Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree.

Their breakfast was still scattered around their enclosure for them to find. Ripley, one of the male chimpanzees, quickly gathered up some fruits and vegetables, sometimes using his feet almost like ...

Fossils of Danuvius guggenmosi, discovered in Germany, suggest upright walking evolved in apes far earlier than previously thought. Dating to about 11.6 million years ago, the remains show a ...

Walking four days a week for 50 minutes can help decrease body weight and belly fat. Increasing your steps by 2,000-2,500 per day is a good starting goal for weight loss. Scheduling your walks and ...

Humans are still evolving! From skin color to lactose tolerance and disease resistance, discover how our bodies keep adapting ...