The gap between genetics and archaeology leaves us with an unclear picture of where the Neanderthals originated. Columnist ...

Our bodies are not perfectly designed, but are a living archive of evolution. Anatomy reveals a historical record of ...

Blushing is one behavior you may have wanted to eliminate completely, but there is a strong, adaptive reason why evolution ...

Identity recognition is probably the least important function our fingerprints might serve for us. Here’s how and why they ...

Dragonflies can see deep red light using a mammal-like mechanism, revealing a surprising case of parallel evolution.

A new study shows that early humans shifted from hunting giants to smaller animals, shaping tools, survival, and intelligence ...

This video investigates one of the most widespread names in human history and its origins. It traces the name back to its ...

A new species of ancient primate challenges what we think we know about where human ancestors diverged from monkeys.

Frequent burn exposure may have driven human genetic adaptations that improve healing but worsen severe injury outcomes.

Explore how lived patient experiences are transforming clinical trials and corporate leadership in the life sciences sector.

Hank brings you the facts, as they are understood by scientists today, about the evolution of humans from our humble primate ...