Most comprehensive study of the temple complex and its surrounding land and water scapes identifies the earliest period of occupation and points to a possible connection with a creation myth. An inter ...

A million-year-old skull from China, Yunxian 2, reshapes our understanding of human origins and ancient human relatives.

Climate change is rapidly altering our environment—and posing major challenges for many animal species. Whether they can ...

Variability in traits and increased individuality in behaviors is something that can evolve in response to selection, definitely in the lab and potentially also in nature.

Long before industry, our ancestors faced toxic metals, including lead. This exposure may have shaped the evolution of human ...