The emerging field within neuroscience is helping us understand the links between design, art and brain activity—and how they ...

Ancient protein analysis revealed that the oldest hominin fossil found in Taiwan belonged to a male Denisovan. Penghu 1, a ...

Primates have evolved over 65 million years, from early ancestors to over 300 species today—including us. This is the incredible story of our ancient origins.

A detailed explanation of the evolutionary timeline, starting from the very first primates all the way to us modern humans.

Yuval Noah Harari’s books illuminate history, technology, and society with bold and interesting insights. A compelling ...

The jawbone fragment was pulled up during a fishing expedition in the Penghu Channel, located near the Taiwan Strait.

The enlightened truth of the role of fire in human evolution. Illustration by Paul Garland The next time you find yourself lost in thought while gazing at a fireplace ablaze or even a solitary ...

A new study finds that Arabia was once a green corridor of rivers and lakes, enabling animal and human migration between Africa and Eurasia over the past 8 million years. A new study published in ...

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected? The problem may not be you. It may be the world you’re living in. Here's why ...

That also could serve as an epigram for our entire species, according to a new study of the evolution of this puzzling human feature. We’re the only animal (except for elephants, but they’re ...

Have you ever wondered why our ears look the way they do? That soft, curved shape we rarely think twice about might actually ...

To combat recent backlash, organizations' approach to DEI must take a new form and reinterpret what fairness looks like.