A Neanderthal trackway discovered in Portugal shows how an adult male and two children hunted for food 78,000 years ago.

What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published in Cell identifies two genes linked to human brain features and ...

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

Fundamentalists don't necessarily examine evolution and then reject it; they tend to start with the conclusion that it must ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles always this common? Research suggests that might not be the case. While ...

Iceman may have come to an unfortunate end while crossing the Alps more than 5,000 years ago, but thanks to his ...