Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, why are human beings the only one that paints self-portraits, walks on the Moon and worships gods? For decades, many scholars have argued that the difference stems ...

Two chimpanzees meeting with each other apparently have a discussion using hand gestures, one of the human-like characteristics of other mammals. (Getty Images) Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, ...

Most people have seen the ancient skulls of Neanderthals, and images of what our ancient ancestors looked like. They are known for having big noses, protruding brows, larger jaws, and just a generally ...

In a time long before cities, farms, or even written words, early humans across the Levant were already shaping a complex story of connection, identity, and cultural exchange. Between 130,000 and ...

You probably have a general understanding of the human brain: a network of nerve cells connected by synapses. Complex or abstract ideas emerge as a result of the firing of many of these nerve cells, ...