The lab, founded in the late 1980s by Ethiopia’s first paleoanthropologist, Berhane Asfaw, was set up to prevent the export ...

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

New research reveals a hidden geometric ratio in Leonardo's drawing that may define the endpoint of human evolution toward ...

A human rib discovered high in the Pyrenees suggests that someone survived a shot in the back several millennia ago.

For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to ...

Experts debate whether radical life extension would enhance well-being or erode the value of a limited human lifespan.

In a world, where dopamine hits come in a span of 30-seconds, our attention spans are continuously reducing - all thanks to ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

The hominins who lived at Gantangqing lived a heavily plant-based subsistence lifestyle. They had access to meat, and also ...

A cross-cultural study reveals how the consumption of wine and beer facilitated the evolution of human societies ...

A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals that diet — not declining physical activity — is the key driver of rising obesity rates in economically ...

A 4,000-year-old human rib bearing arrowhead found in Spain’s Pyrenees reveals signs of survival after a violent Bronze Age ...