Bones

Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor

The fossilized lower jawbones of two adults and a toddler, as well as teeth, a thigh bone, and some vertebrae, were unearthed in a cave in Casablanca, Morocco.

The mandible of an archaic human who lived about 773 000 years ago is pictured after being excavated at a cave called Grotte a Hominides at a site known as Thomas Quarry I in the southwest part of the Moroccan city of Casablanca in this undated photograph released on January 7, 2026.
Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers.

Copper ions in coffin reveal why Italian 'green mummy' turned emerald, say researchers

An archaeologist cleans a found artifact in the form of bones with a brush. Historical reconstruction of archaeological research of the 19th century.

Bone tools and beads from 13,000 years ago unearthed in Direkli Cave, Turkey

‘Time-Capsule’ bones of Huayracursor illuminate the rise of later giants like Argentinosaurus.

‘Time-Capsule’ bones of Huayracursor illuminate the rise of later giants like Argentinosaurus


Lone soldier saves life of Massachusetts doctor with stem cell donation

The lone soldier who made aliyah from California had only just turned 23 when she received the call telling her someone needed her stem cells.

Maya Ben Yitzhak, a lone soldier from Chicago, saved the life of a 64-year-old Massachusetts woman after she donated her bone marrow

Archaeologists date 80,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spearhead found in North Caucasus cave

This finding disproves the myth of Neanderthals' primitiveness: they planned complex composite tools.

 Archaeologists date 80,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spearhead found in North Caucasus cave.

New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii

This rare caterpillar decorates itself with insect remains to camouflage from predators.

 New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii.

Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones

New findings suggest ancient cultural exchange between southern Texas tribes and the Aztecs.

 Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones. Illustration.

Study reveals how Ice Age humans built mammoth-bone structures

Evidence suggests humans scavenged mammoth bones from existing bone beds over centuries.

 Mammoth bones.

1,500-year-old bones found in IKEA bag in Germany

A volunteer helper from the 1965 excavation, who later moved to the Fulda area for work, was allowed to keep the skeletal parts as a thank-you.

 1,500-year-old bones found in IKEA bag in Germany. Illustration.

Shocking discovery:'Ushikawa Man' fossils are actually ancient bear bones, says University of Tokyo

The oldest human fossils on Japan's mainland were found in a limestone quarry near Hamakita, 40 km east of Ushikawa.

 Prehistoric remains from Japan. Illustration.

Homeowner finds complete Ice Age mastodon jawbone while gardening in his Hudson Valley backyard

The discovery was made in the town of Scotchtown, about 70 miles from New York City.

 The mastodon jaw.

Grisly discovery: 4,000-year-old mass grave evidence for cannibalism in ancient Britain

Researchers found signs of cannibalism in the victims, including tool marks, fractures linked to marrow removal, and human chew marks on bones.

 Analysis of Somerset bones shows evidence for cannibalism.

Tobacco changed human skeletons, researchers say

The research team analyzed human skeletal remains dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries to investigate the impact of tobacco use on bone health.

 Changing human skeletons. Tobacco.