SciShow
The Past, Present, and Future of Human Evolution | Compilation
Humanity has changed a lot since the days of our ancestral species, and we have continued evolution to look forward to as well.
SciShow
Starfish Eyes, Octopus Blood, and Human Evolution in Action
You're probably aware that nature has come up with some pretty fascinating animal adaptations over the millennia, and in general, the stranger the adaptation, the more important it is to that organism. Today on SciShow News, Hank has...
SciShow
Chins are for humans, only. #throwbackthursday #shorts #science #scishow
Chins are for humans, only. #throwbackthursday #shorts #science #scishow
SciShow
Goodall, Fossey & Galdikas: Great Minds
Today we know that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA and that we have a lot in common. Not just how we look, but how we behave, form groups, defend our turf, and love each other. People didn't always see other primates this...
SciShow
Facts about Human Evolution
Hank brings you the facts, as they are understood by scientists today, about the evolution of humans from our humble primate ancestors. On the way to becoming Homo sapiens, game-changing evolutionary breakthroughs led to the development...
SciShow
How Neanderthals Ended Up With Human Chromosomes
This week we learned that the Neanderthal/Denisovan/Human family tree is pretty complicated, thanks to a close look into some Neanderthals' Y chromosomes.
PBS
When Humans Were Prey
Not too long ago, our early human ancestors were under constant threat of attack from predators. And it turns out that this difficult chapter in our history may be responsible for the adaptations that allowed us to become so successful.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Claws vs. nails | Matthew Borths
Consider the claw. Frequently found on animals around the world, it's one of nature's most versatile tools. Bears use claws for digging as well as defense. An eagle's needle-like talons can pierce the skulls of their prey. Even the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The genes you don't get from your parents (but can't live without) | Devin Shuman
Inside our cells, each of us has a second set of genes completely separate from our 23 pairs of chromosomes. And this isn't just true for humans— it's true of every animal, plant, and fungus on Earth. This second genome belongs to our...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is human evolution speeding up or slowing down? | Laurence Hurst
In the past 3,000 years, many populations have evolved genetic adaptations to their local environments. People in Siberia and the high arctic are uniquely adapted to survive extreme cold. The Bajau people can dive 70 meters and stay...
TED Talks
Juliet Brophy: How a new species of ancestors is changing our theory of human evolution
In 2013, a treasure trove of unusual fossils were uncovered in a cave in South Africa, and researchers soon realized: these were the remains of a new species of ancient humans. Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy takes us inside the...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mysteries of Neanderthals: A Journey Through Archaeology and Genetics
Embark on a captivating exploration of Neanderthals, guided by the latest discoveries in archaeology and genetics. Discover how archaeologists unearth fossils and artifacts to piece together the Neanderthal puzzle, shedding light on...
Curated Video
Vestigial Remnants: Wisdom Teeth and the Coccyx
Dive into the evolutionary backstory of wisdom teeth and the coccyx, understanding their origins and current utility. The segment explains why these remnants from our evolutionary past persist and what function, if any, they serve today....
Curated Video
Why Are Fingers Different Lengths?
Humans do not have equal finger lengths due to the evolutionary advantage it provided our ancestors in gripping and manipulating tools. Around 3 million years ago, our ancestors started using stone tools, which became more refined over...
Curated Video
A Controversial Theory About Gossip
Gossip is an integral part of human social structure... and maybe the reason language evolved in the first place!
Neuro Transmissions
The Stoned Ape Theory is bad
Is it possible that psychedelics brought about human language, our huge brains, and essentially all elements of our modern culture? Well, I made a video recently about what psychedelics do in the brain, but a lot of you felt bothered by...
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution - The Human Family Tree
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. This video looks at how...
Curated Video
Evidence for Human Evolution: Fossils and Stone Tools
This video introduces the theory of evolution by natural selection and explores evidence for human evolution, specifically through fossils and stone tools. The speaker explains that evolution is the gradual change in characteristics over...
Next Animation Studio
Poor posture due to smartphone use leads to ‘horn bone’ growth in skull: Study
New research from Australia has found that excess usage of smartphones causes a horn-like bone, known as enthesophytes, to grow at the back of the skull.
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth
No matter how much we find out about the earth, it always has more questions to answer. But thanks to Google mapping the entire planet, we're a lot closer to answering them than ever before. Here's 10 Mysteries Solved By Google Earth.
Financial Times
Masters of Science: the new human story
The Natural History Museum's Chris Stringer on recent discoveries that are challenging the way we think about our ancestors.
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution - First Hominids
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. In this video the...
Curated Video
More digging at site where new human species found
Archaeologists who discovered fossil bones and teeth of a previously unknown human species that thrived more than 50,000 years ago in the northern Philippines said on Thursday they plan more diggings and called for better protection of...
Curated OER
Evolution Primer #5: Did Humans Evolve?
Clear up any confusion regarding human evolution and ancestry with this comprehensive clip. Using scientific evidence and concrete examples such as DNA, this clip explains human evolution in a way elementary learners can understand. This...