Explore the origins of agriculture and the Neolithic Revolution. Discover how early civilizations transformed Earth, society, ...

At the end of the last ice age, early humans crisscrossed the Americas following seasons, rivers and game, often with a ...

In the dawn sea, seagulls descended one by one. Soon, the water surface shattered into white, and amidst the dry sound of ...

University of Sydney study suggests Australopithecus afarensis obtained over 65% of daily energy from sugary fruits to fuel ...

Drinks and snacks are being tweaked to evoke woods and meadows, on the theory that frazzled consumers want to reconnect with ...

A robust body of longitudinal research ties a strong sense of purpose to a longer, healthier life. Purpose is a skill you can ...

Largely missing from the archaeological record, fiber innovations played a huge role in the lives of early humans.

Wasp aggression increases in late summer and early fall due to peak colony sizes and shifting dietary needs. As natural food ...

Prehistoric humans may have used whole betel nuts for pain relief thousands of years before chasing a high became popular, according to a new study.

When an abstract-looking ivory artifact emerged from the Hohle Fels cave in southern Germany in 2015, archaeologists didn't ...

Agencies in at least 15 states have reported increased calls this year, as drought and population growth drive the animals closer to people in search of food.

The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.