"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is retracing the path of human migration. More specifically, the scientific ...

In a grey-walled room in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, a strange activity is underfoot. Wearing a cap covered in sensors and positioning themselves into a chair, a person places their bare feet over two ...

From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool making, this year has given us a clearer picture of how and why humans evolved ...

Each of us has an unspoken desire deep in the heart of our being—a faint longing to find the real meaning of life itself.

The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

The Evolution of Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia” report reveals how a focus on quality of life has enhanced citizen well-being.From lifestyle and recreation to opportunity and social growth, ...

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After decades of excavation and debate, a new analysis argues that Little Foot — one of the most complete hominin fossils ...

Numerous studies have charted our waning ability to concentrate over the past quarter century; literacy rates and reading for ...

The transition from simple chemistry to the complex biology of molecules that gave rise to life is a puzzle that scientists ...