Biology

Evolution and the Origin of Races Evolution and the Origin of Races- Article by Eugenie C. Scott of the National Center for Science Education dealing with the human fossil record and the racial origins of man. Human Existence Human Existence- Publications from Dr. John Skoyles, an academic researcher from London, on the origins and nature of human biology, language, mind, society, faith, and clinical c… The Dark Matter of Modern Human Origins The Dark Matter of Modern Human Origins- John Hawkes weblog covering the interesting issues in paleoanthropology that are not well covered by the mainstream science press. New Scientist: Dawn of Human Race Uncovered New Scientist: Dawn of Human Race Uncovered- The discovery of three Ethiopian skulls from 160,000 years ago, showing almost completely modern features, lends new support to the Ou… New Scientist: Chromosomes Reveal Surprise Human-chimp Differences New Scientist: Chromosomes Reveal Surprise Human-chimp Differences- Comparisons of newly-sequenced chimpanzee chromosome 22 and its counterpart, human chromosome 21, show that whi… The Human Story: As it Really Happened The Human Story: As it Really Happened- Provides information on the book of this name by KRV Hari about the human saga of the last 500,000 years. There are sample pages to downloa… New African Ape Fossil Discovered New African Ape Fossil Discovered- BBC Science and Nature article by Helen Briggs on the discovery of fossils of an ape that lived 10 million years ago which could hold clues to t… Human Evolution Human Evolution- Comprehensive information from Wikipedia on the emergence of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominans, great apes and placental mammals. Sahelanthropus tchadensis Sahelanthropus tchadensis- Picture and discussion of the fossil cranium TM 266-01-060-1 (Toumaï) found in Chad in 2001. It is estimated to be between six and seven million years o… Hominid Species Hominid Species- Provides information on the discovery of hominid fossils in different parts of the world and the time range in which each species lived. Evolution: Origins of Humankind Evolution: Origins of Humankind- Interactive site introducing the human-like species that came before us, our closest ancestors, with a hominid family tree. Hominid Evolution Hominid Evolution- An unorthodox human evolution theory based on a synthesis of biological and cultural theory and new discoveries in neuropsychology. Maropeng Maropeng- The official visitor centres for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Gauteng, South Africa. Provides information on the Sterkfontein Caves, the exhibition, and … The Upright Ape: A New Origin of the Species The Upright Ape: A New Origin of the Species- Information on a book by Aaron G. Filler MD, PhD that presents a new theory on the early origins of the hominiform primates. The Evolution of Man The Evolution of Man- Essays recounting our three million year journey from the treetops of Africa to civilization. The Evolution of Man The Evolution of Man- Exhibit on the evolution of man at the Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum. A Brain for All Seasons: Human Evolution A Brain for All Seasons: Human Evolution- Offers an outline of William Calvin's from his book about a theory about human brain evolution and climate change. Out of Africa and back as "Mongoloids" Out of Africa and back as "Mongoloids"- An alternative explanation of human evolution evolution. Human Origins Summary Human Origins Summary- Information and links to other sites. Nariokotome Reconstruction Nariokotome Reconstruction- Sculptural and forensic techniques used to approximate what the Nariokotome boy (KNM-WT-15000)looked like in life. Prehistoric Cultures Prehistoric Cultures- Lecture notes for a course covering human and pre-human history. BBC News: 'Oldest' Ape-man Fossils Revealed BBC News: 'Oldest' Ape-man Fossils Revealed- Scientists unveiled the remains of a hominid said to be six million years old. Handy Clues to Ascent of Man Handy Clues to Ascent of Man- BBC News report on study suggesting that the precision grip of early modern humans may have allowed them to triumph over Neanderthals. Paleoanthropology in the 1990's Paleoanthropology in the 1990's- A series of fifteen essays about the most recent findings in the study of human origins and evolution. Spirituality and Evolution Spirituality and Evolution- This article discusses the evolutionary significance of spiritual development. Paleoprimatology & Human Evolution Yahoo! Group Paleoprimatology & Human Evolution Yahoo! Group- A forum for the scientific discussion of paleoanthropology, paleoprimatology, physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, Stone … Reflections on the Origins of Scavenging and Hunting in Early Hominids Reflections on the Origins of Scavenging and Hunting in Early Hominids- An essay by James Q. Jacobs discussing when our earliest human ancestors first began to scavenge for meat a… Human Origins and Prehistory Human Origins and Prehistory- Class page to go along with Indiana University's anthropology class, A105. Lectures cover the human place among the pages, evolution theories, geneti… Human Evolution Human Evolution- A study of the evolution of hominids. Origins and Evolution of Human Diet Origins and Evolution of Human Diet- Central repository of information and links pertaining to the study of the origins and evolution of human diet. Human Evolution from Ape to Technological Man Human Evolution from Ape to Technological Man- Traces origins from ape ancestors such as Australopithecus to modern man. Talks about Neanderthals and their relationship to the gor… Human Origins and Evolution in Africa Human Origins and Evolution in Africa- Links for primates, human evolution and paleoecology, course notes on Human Origins, and Jeanne Sept's personal web pages at Indiana Univers… Leakey Foundation Leakey Foundation- Non profit organization site with several articles, glossary, and links section. Prominent Hominid Fossils Prominent Hominid Fossils- The list is sorted by species, going from older to more recent species. Within each species, finds are sorted by the order of their discovery. Each spec… Evolution's Arrow Evolution's Arrow- Full text of a book presenting the author's views about directionality in evolution and its implications for human society. Bradshaw Foundation: Journey of Mankind Bradshaw Foundation: Journey of Mankind- Stephen Oppenheimer provides a virtual global journey of modern man over the last 160,000 years. Human Origin Program Human Origin Program- Smithsonian Institution's journey through five million years of human evolution. BBC News: Asteroids May Have Affected Human Evolution BBC News: Asteroids May Have Affected Human Evolution- The ascent of mankind could have been influenced by frequent cosmic catastrophes. Leakey.com: The Leakey Family Leakey.com: The Leakey Family- Leakey.com celebrates 100 years of the Leakey Family in East Africa. Archaeology Info Archaeology Info- Human evolution and archaeology online resource for amateurs and experts alike. Handprint : Ancestral Lines Handprint : Ancestral Lines- Provides an'interactive' graph that maps the journey of our hominid ancestors from 5 million years ago to present day with descriptions of the various… Becoming Human Becoming Human- Arizona State University's Institute for Human Origins reviews four million years of human evolution in an interactive documentary. Includes an extensive glossary,… Human Evolution: The Fossil Evidence in 3D Human Evolution: The Fossil Evidence in 3D- 3D gallery of the skulls of five modern primate relatives and five fossil ancestors of humans contains, each of which may be rotated th… Human Evolution Pictures and Timelines Human Evolution Pictures and Timelines- A collection of pictures and timelines depicting the evolution of human beings. Human Prehistory Human Prehistory- Exhibit that "walks through" the various stages of human evolution. The Leakey Family The Leakey Family- PBS provides biographical information on the Leakey family and their work and important discoveries in East Africa. Eugenie Scott - Evolution and Providence Eugenie Scott - Evolution and Providence- Video of lecture on how to teach evolution. NCSE: Statements from Educational Organizations NCSE: Statements from Educational Organizations- Position statements from several dozen scientific education organizations. NABT's Statement on Teaching Evolution NABT's Statement on Teaching Evolution- Position statement that the teaching of biology in an effective and scientifically honest manner requires that evolution be taught in a sta… Life and Times of Early Man Life and Times of Early Man- Lesson plans and activities for teachers and an introduction to human evolution for children.