Human skeleton

Neanderthals were first discovered, archaeologists and anthropologists have fiercely debated the reason for their disappearance. Kuhn and Stiner’s (2006) paper, “What’s a Mother to Do?” presents a novel hypothesis describing how unlike anatomically modern humans (AMH) who developed a division of labour between the sexes during the Upper Palaeolithic, Neanderthal men and women primarily focussed on hunting big game. The authors argue the Neanderthals less efficient extraction of subsistence…

(Tools) The origin of tools was nothing more than simple rocks that were broken down slightly. They had very little dimension to them, having no real purpose. They were used to kill and maim animals but were not as precise as more modernized societies. This is where the most difference is shown between the hominid species. It is clear to an archaeologist which tool comes from which species of people or from which time period based off physical presence of it. Was the tool banged up on other…

When arguing over two objects that are so similar but very different at the same times humans typically just don’t care to hear the truth. Humans may listen to the other side’s argument, but later in an majority of cases, humans forget the facts and go about their lives with no concern about the similarities and differences of two objects. Well the same could be said about CAT Scans and MRI. CAT scan and MRI are referred to as very similar medical practices by many people, when in fact they are…

south. Alongside this documentation was the craniometric data and further research, which aided in documenting the Kennewick man as being around 8400 to 8690 years old (“Kennewick”). This makes it one of the oldest and most complete skeleton. Such a complete skeleton could someday provide more historical information when dating methods become more…

Chrystal Nguyen November 19, 2014 The Grand Canyon: A Natural Phenomenon Although humans are considered the smartest animal in the world, we are definitely not the most powerful forces in the world. Human history can be told verbally or documented with written language, but Earth’s history must be deciphered through the written clues in our nature. Whether we are analyzing rock sentiment, volcanic activity, or old climate patterns, there are many ways to understand the history of Earth. However…

Introduction What makes us humans? Is it the way we walk? The way we talk? The way we experience certain life events or emotions? How could we possibly be different than other animals? We all share some sort of basic life cycle e.g every animal (including humans) can produce offspring, we are made up of blood and flesh, we breath the same air as well so what exactly makes us so different? Primates vs Humans It is believed by scientists that we share 99% of our DNA with chimps. If we share 99%…

Bought and forgotten, tossed like someone’s garbage, brutally beaten or a frail body so weak from starvation. Animals, like humans, are made of flesh and blood. They do feel pain, do cry, do starve and do need love and protection. To some people, abusing animals doesn’t strike them as a true crime, many believe it’s just a stupid animal. Animal abuse is a crime and should not be tolerated no matter how bold or transparent it is. The Canadian Animal Abuse Law needs to tighten the choke collar a…

questioned the origin of the human species and how we came about. Until the 19th century, people had no scientific clue as to how humans came to be the walking, talking, intelligent species we are today. With the introduction of evolutionary theory by Charles Darwin, we finally have an idea of how we evolved over many generations to become the species we are. Some people in today’s society are opposed to the theory, mainly being misinformed on what it actually means. Humans today are the result…

An ancient alien theorist, Erich von Däniken, believes extraterrestrials landed on Earth, were hailed as gods, and aided in the shaping of human civilization. What proof you may ask could possibly exist for such an encounter? Proponents of the theory point to two types of evidence: ancient religious texts and physical specimens; a few of these are listed below: Vimanas: Astronauts from other planets visited India during ancient times theorists suggest. They point to the similarities…

Bryan Vongkhamdy Articulation of Human Hands in Comparison to Bear Paws Chimpanzees, apes, and gorilla share a very similar anatomy but another mammal also shares a similar anatomy to humans as well. The bear in particular also shares a similar anatomy, specifically the paws of a bear when compared to a human’s hands. Even with similar anatomy, the bear is mostly a quadruped mammal, but is capable of bipedalism, while humans are bipedal mammals. In humans, the hand is meant for a variety of…