New research reveals ancient humans in southern Africa lived in isolation for nearly 100,000 years. This led to unique ...

A foot fossil found in Ethiopia belonged to an ancient human. The finding could knock one of the most famous names in human evolution from her spot on the family tree.

Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life.

Many of the ancient southern Africans, including those who lived between about 10,200 and 1,400 years ago, "fall outside the ...

While Frazier had retired by the time Jordan got drafted,he was still a part of the NBA, transitioning into a broadcasting ...

Scientists debate mosquito origins as fossil evidence and genomic studies clash, revealing new insights into their ...

An ancient, shared set of human-specific genes underwent changes in a geographically isolated population after around 300,000 years ago, scientists say.

Speaking during a special fireside chat at the 4-day IISF, Singh said India is now playing a defining leadership role in many ...

From controlling fire to decoding DNA, humans have achieved levels of adaptation unseen in nature. Biologists call this a “cultural evolution loop,” where ideas evolve faster than genes. This feedback ...

A study analyzed the DNA of feral dogs living near Chernobyl, compared the animals to others living 10 miles away, and found ...

While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat breeds look more and ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year ...