Ancestry test results now tell people, almost as a fun fact, that they carry a sliver of Neanderthal DNA. It has become a quirky line in a family report, a souvenir from a chapter that feels safely ...

The people of Near Oceania carry a genetic legacy that stretches back almost to the beginning of humanity’s expansion across ...

Influencers and ultra-rich people looking to extend their lifespan are trading tips and tricks on how to eke out extra years.

Philosophers Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober argue that consciousness is likely 'substrate flexible', challenging the ...

A new study disproves “Human Revolution.” There was not a single moment in time in which homo sapiens suddenly advanced.

Ancient encounters between humans and the mysterious Denisovans are still shaping people today. By analyzing genomes from populations across the Pacific, researchers uncovered evidence that the ...

A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth ...

Artist’s impression of an Ediacaran animal community. Credit: Hugo Salais A new study suggests evolution stayed stuck for millions of years until sexual reproduction helped unleash a burst of ...

In the following six books, each writer looks to space to skillfully explore what it means to live on Earth. Salvation and ...

At its greediest, 'Discloure Day' feels like a stubborn reaction to Instagram filmmaking and godless horror. But the only ...

The United States government's recent release of hundreds of previously classified unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) ...