Lead exposure may have spelled evolutionary success for humans—and extinction for our ancient cousins—but other scientists ...

Human history, the human brain, the human hand, and the human leg, all start in the forest canopy, explains author Harriet ...

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long period of childhood.

Scientists found that one tiny DNA change in the NOVA1 gene helped modern humans resist lead exposure that harmed ...

In a world that demands constant decision-making, your ability to adapt—whether acting alone or with others—matters more than ever. But how do people actually strike that balance between doing things ...

Viruses constantly emerge and evolve, with some posing significant threats to human and animal health, while others remain confined to specific species. A recently identified example of the latter is ...