early humans

Waim artefacts

It is well known that agriculture developed independently in New Guinea 7000 years ago, but evidence of its influence on how people lived has eluded scientists – until now.

Artist’s interpretation of an Australopithecus family

Our understanding of characteristics associated with the human genus, Homo, is rapidly evolving, writes Darren Curnoe. 

Herries inside

Almost two million years ago, early humans began eating food such as crocodiles, turtles and fish - a diet that could have played an important role in the evolution of human brains and our footsteps out of Africa, according to new research.