The chin is one of our most familiar features, yet scientists still debate why we evolved it. Here’s a breakdown of what we ...

At some point in the deep past, humans may have come frighteningly close to disappearing altogether. Here’s what we know, ...

Human Evolution has come pretty far during our time on Earth. But, do you ever wonder, what humans could evolve to look like ...

Learn about the most complete Homo habilis fossil ever found, and how this fossil is changing what we know about human ...

Little Foot is a nearly complete ancient skeleton found in the Sterkfontein caves in South Africa that could change how ...

A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.

A rare Homo habilis skeleton from Kenya reveals how early humans moved, climbed, and adapted more than two million years ago.

Our species, Homo sapiens, has been evolving for more than 300,000 years, but the story of human origins starts much earlier.

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...