The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

A Neanderthal variant in an enzyme involved in energy production has been linked to ​​a 50% lower probability of achieving ...

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

Fundamentalists don't necessarily examine evolution and then reject it; they tend to start with the conclusion that it must ...

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

Human conflict arises from traits such as tribalism, aggression, and irrationality. To mitigate conflict, we must reframe our ...

Researchers at La Trobe University, Australia, and the University of Utah, U.S., report that recent DNA findings challenge ...

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

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

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

Human opinion formation has evolved to favor survival and social cohesion. Understanding this enables us to develop more ...

A groundbreaking new documentary series titled Human is set to bring the ancient past of our evolutionary relatives to life in stunning detail. Using hyper-realistic 3D facial reconstructions, the ...