Dossier
hominins
Coverage of hominins in the Nexus archive.
- Ancient ‘hobbits’ feasted on Komodo dragons’ leftovers
Ancient 'hobbits' consumed leftovers from Komodo dragons, indicating they scavenged food. They lacked key skills of modern humans despite their adventurous behavior.
- Nanostructure of tooth enamel casts light on dietary shifts as humans evolved
The nanostructure of tooth enamel in primates, hominins, and modern humans changed as their diets evolved. The arrangement of mineral nanocrystals in enamel reflects dietary shifts during species evolution.