Neanderthal
Coverage of Neanderthal in the Nexus archive.
- Man claims he found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen
Snake Stuart, known as 'Snake the Bigfoot Hunter,' claims to have discovered what he believes is the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen in Michigan. He asserts DNA testing revealed the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA, though the claim faces skepticism. Michigan ranks among the top U.S. states for reported Bigfoot sightings, with over 220 encounters documented.
- 'The egalitarianism of hunter-gatherer societies has often been exaggerated'
The article challenges the common belief that hunter-gatherer societies were highly egalitarian, suggesting this view may be exaggerated. It references a survival expert dressed as a Neanderthal in Chianale, Italy, as an example of modern interpretations of prehistoric life.
- Neanderthal brains measure up to ours—literally
A recent study comparing MRI scans of modern human brains with Neanderthal skull endocasts found that Neanderthal brains varied within the range of modern human brain sizes. The research suggests differences in skull shape do not reflect significant cognitive differences, challenging previous assumptions about Neanderthal inferiority and implying their cognitive capabilities were comparable to early Homo sapiens.