Combining archaeological evidence with ancient DNA and data on past climates shows us how long and winding the story of human ...

A hidden force let humans smash a barrier that had trapped our ancestors for millions of years.

Scientists once believed they could pinpoint the moment when humans first appeared. But as new fossils have filled in our evolutionary history, that defining moment has begun to disappear – replaced b ...

Walking on two legs has long been considered a milestone in human evolution and one of our most defining characteristics. Until now, researchers assumed that the first humans originated in Africa and ...

New research suggests sugars and carbohydrate-rich foods may have helped fuel the dramatic growth of the human brain over 4 ...

Many people believe that we humans have conquered nature through the wonders of civilization and technology. Some also believe that because we are different from other creatures, we have complete ...

A sweet tooth for sugars from fruits and honey may have helped fuel brain growth in our primate cousins and early human ...

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