Human faces are famously flatter than those of other primates. Neanderthals, by contrast, had prominent, projecting midfaces ...

"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Many people believe that we humans have ...

Ancient DNA reveals that Neanderthals, Denisovans and early Homo sapiens frequently interbred, creating unique genetic combinations that influenced survival and adaptation.

When looking at the cat remains that were thought to have arrived to the West about 6,000 years ago, the researchers realized ...

Despite the vast diversity of human languages, specific grammatical patterns appear again and again. A new study reveals that ...

Thomas Jefferson's nephew is buried in Nashville, and his DNA may shed light on whether Jefferson had children with the ...

"Industrialization has rapidly transformed the world around us—faster than our bodies can adapt,” an evolutionary ...

A new exhibition in Mexico City explores how the sacred myth that marked the site of the ancient Mexica — or Aztec — capital ...

Duke Professor and co-author of "Puppy Kindergarten" Brian Hare spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, November 21.

Dusk starts to settle across the landscape. The dirt trail, lit by the last licks of sunlight, winds through the trees. The ...