From microscopic mites dwelling in our hair follicles to sizable tapeworms inhabiting our intestines, the human body plays ...

Our understanding of human ancestry has changed dramatically since the discovery of Lucy the ancient hominin 50 years ago.

limitations of AI reveal why humans will always remain essential. The first time a computer beat a human chess champion, doomsayers proclaimed it was the beginning of the end. That was nearly ...

As anyone who follows fashion knows, certain trends like indie sleaze and cargo pants can come back around after a long and ...

Uncontrolled social media networks and artificial intelligence amplify the worst human impulses, allowing hate speech to spread like wildfire and ignite violence, UN secretary general Antonio ...

For thousands of years, humans have come together in small groups to feast on food. Why is it important – and why do we still continue the tradition? It's a peculiarly human universal ...

Researchers noticed that the final act of grooming in our hairy ape ancestors involves protruding lips and slight suction to remove debris or parasites. While humans evolved to have less body hair ...

America is home to over 90,000 species of insects, with more that have yet to be discovered. Here are 10 of the most ...

Head growth of the fetus and infant is largely determined by brain growth. The brain reaches 90% of adult size by 1 year of age; it is 95% of its ultimate adult size by 6 years of age and growth ...

The study is the first comprehensive examination of the impacts of ocean pollution on human health. It was published in the online edition of the Annals of Global Health and released at the Monaco ...

Digital preservation is not keeping up with the growth of scholarly knowledge. Recognizing its causes is the first step to securing records everywhere for future generations. At the interface ...