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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

A grave in Nashville could finally answer if one of America’s founders fathered children with a woman he owned as a slave.

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

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

Language has enabled humans to innovate, communicate, and thrive globally, with over 7,000 languages spoken today and ...

A UB study highlights how evolutionary adaptations to diet and disease may have influenced primate biology, including humans.