Humanity

2.1 kids per woman may not be enough for humanity to survive

In places where people have fewer than two children on average, the population can no longer replace itself.

Human ancestors nearly went extinct 930,000 years ago Joseph Shavit

New research reveals how early humans transformed the world through farming Rebecca Shavit

23,000-Year-Old Footprints Discovered in New Mexico Rewrite Human History in America Rebecca Shavit

Humans almost went extinct 930,000 years ago, study finds Joseph Shavit

Scientists discovered a new human species that is rewriting human history Joshua Shavit

AI poses no threat to humanity, surprising study finds Joshua Shavit

Scientists reveal that every human originated from this African country Joseph Shavit

Every human alive today originated from one African country, study finds Joshua Shavit

15-year-old graduates college and looks to empower and inspire other girls of color Joshua Shavit

Gamechanging gene could significantly extend human life, study finds Joseph Shavit

Researchers mapped the human brain to reveal what makes us human Joseph Shavit

Researchers discover evidence of humanity’s earliest recorded kiss Joseph Shavit

Meet the world’s first Neandertal family Joseph Shavit

First-ever discovery finds genetic mutations in humans aren’t always random Joseph Shavit

When did the genetic variations that make us human emerge?Joseph Shavit

We now know how and why humans evolved into farmers Joseph Shavit