Human Evolution

Health Why humans are helpless at birth and what it tells us about human nature

A new paper argues that infant helplessness may be central to human social and psychological development.

Health Humans are born musical, study finds Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries 500,000-year-old elephant bone tool reveals advanced planning and skill in early human ancestors Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Two-million-year-old skeleton reveals homo habilis had strong, long arms Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Two ancient cousins of Lucy walked on two legs in different ways Mac Oliveau

Health Life may be reshaping our bodies and brains faster than evolution can handle Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Scientists trace the origins of kissing back more than 21 million years Joshua Shavit

Health Ancient lead exposure may have helped early humans evolve language and intelligence Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discover the human genes involved in adaptation to desert living Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Fossilized teeth reveal a risky diet change spurred human evolution

Health Why apes eating fruit is key to human love for alcohol consumption

Health How fast does human DNA mutate? Scientists finally know

Discoveries Denisovan jawbone discovery unlocks secrets of ancient human migration

Innovations Researchers reveal a complete history of primate evolution