Two fossil skulls found in central China are prompting fresh debate over when they lived – and where they belong in the human family tree.

Scientists rebuilt the face of “Little Foot,” a 3.67-million-year-old fossil, uncovering new clues about early human ...

The reptile was named Crocodylus lucivenator, meaning “Lucy’s hunter.” The name references Lucy, one of the most famous early human ancestors ever discovered. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago ...

A newborn cannot speak, read, or walk. Yet moments after entering the world, the infant brain already responds to rhythm and ...

New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories—from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication—may be tied to how human memory evolved. It also could be ...

Explore the world's oldest forests, from Australia's 180-million-year-old Daintree to Japan's Yakushima with trees over 7,000 years old, each offering unique ecosystems and wildlife.

Picture two ancient apes in a lush African forest, gently pressing their mouths together, not for romance, but as a primal bond. Fast forward 21 milli.

Lisa Lacriola continues her Species Chronicles series with a thrilling chapter where shifting loyalties, ancient magic, ...

Do all Indian languages share a Sanskrit origin? The Bharatiya Bhasha Parivar theory says yes. This critique examines its ...

Lori Dengler takes a dive into the Strait of Gibraltar.

Scientists have identified a 3.3-million-year-old giant prehistoric monster crocodile species that likely hunted early human ...

The rest of Massachusetts drives right past, completely unaware of what they’re missing. Hull itself contributes to the fort’s obscurity, being one of those towns that people drive through without ...