A Washington state resident has become the first person in the world to die from a strain of a virus that has never been seen before in humans. The patient, an older adult with underlying conditions, ...

Archaeologists are pushing the origins of art far deeper into prehistory than anyone expected, revealing painted symbols and ...

From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool ...

An analysis of mpox virus genomes from individuals infected between 2018 and 2023 has provided insights into how the virus emerged in the human population. The study revealed key drivers associated ...

New research shows that humans left their mark on the landscape through hunting and the use of fire tens of thousands of years before the advent of agriculture. The research paints a new picture of ...

Archaeological research once again dispells the widespread belief that our Paleolithic ancestors were primarily meat-eaters, revealing instead that they were sophisticated plant food processors who ...