Early human evolution may have been more complex than scientists previously thought, with modern humans evolving from two ...

The discovery of a human facial fragment aged over one million years represents the oldest known face in western Europe and confirms the region was inhabited by two species of human during the early ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that modern humans emerged from two long-separated ancestral groups, not just one. This ...

After the horrors of World War II and yet again in humanity’s history, law was seen as a rational means for containing such ...

A new study by Dr. Margherita Mussi, published in Quaternary International, highlights how naturally occurring basalt spheres ...

Extended stays in space like that of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the 'stranded' astronauts at the International Space Station for nine months, are very valuable for devising systems to protect ...

This, in a nutshell, is the heart of the stoned ape theory, or the idea that our impressive cognitive capabilities, like affinities for art and language; self-awareness; and an understanding of ...

Philadelphia’s Shamir has announced he’s releasing his final solo album, Ten, and has shared its first single, “Neverwannago, ...

Piecing together the story of Europe’s earliest settlers is a challenge, largely because relevant human fossils are scarce.

Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.

A new study reveals that a mysterious human ancestors contributed 20% of modern human genes, potentially enhancing brain ...