South Africa has one of the world's richest fossil records of hominins (humans and their fossil ancestors). But many ...

The human body is a machine whose many parts—from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and ...

In 2018, a team of researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand launched workshops on human evolution for grade 12 learners (in the final year of secondary school) in South Africa’s ...

Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey' Teaser Leaks Online Amid Theatrical Rollout: Here's What Happens in the First Footage ...

The study questions the long-held belief that northern Africa became arid around 3 million years ago, which coincides with ...

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.

This year "Jaws" celebrates its 50th anniversary. Its success reflects the enduring importance of our most ancient fear: ...

The bold question-askers at What If examine how merging with machines could mark the next phase in human evolution.

Human testicles are much smaller, in proportion, to some of our primate cousins. Evolution can tell us why. But the size of ...

Humans change the urban landscape with religious, cultural and political activities, which in turn can influence the ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to ...

Research at CCMB in Hyderabad reveals genetic links between diet quality and brain size evolution in primates.