In pursuit of knowledge, the evolution of humanity ranks with the origins of life and the universe. And yet, except when an ...

Understanding how human neurons cope with the energy demands of a large, active brain could open up new avenues for treating ...

Explore the impact of AI on human evolution. Learn how small daily interactions with artificial intelligence could shape the ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more common and sophisticated, its effects on human lives and societies raises new ...

Now, a new study found that the more recently evolved and advanced parts of the human brain used for socializing are well ...

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

JERUSALEM, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have developed a genetic method to restore the DNA control systems of ancient human brains, despite the lack of preserved brain tissue over millions ...

Researchers led by Dr. Alexandros Karakostis from the Institute for Archaeological Science and the Senckenberg Center for ...

Ever find yourself leaving a social gathering wondering, "Did they like me?" or "Was that joke too much?" It turns out your ...

For most animals, the benefits of serious thinking are simply not worth it. But for some reason—the greatest puzzle in human evolution, perhaps—humans found ways to overcome the costs of having a ...