Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long ...

We've long assumed our species evolved from a tidy, single stream of ancestors. But life on Earth is never quite so ...

Genes from the minority population, particularly those related to brain function, may have played a crucial role in human ...

"Our history is far richer and more complex than we imagined," said human evolutionary geneticist Aylwyn Scally.

A new study reveals that a mysterious human ancestors contributed 20% of modern human genes, potentially enhancing brain ...

The fossils — which may date back to 1.4 million years — were nicknamed “Pink” in honor of iconic rock band Pink Floyd.

Koch Hall of Human Origins,” which opened 15 years ago. Smithsonian's Human Origins Program. What does it mean to be human ...

Fragments of a partial skull unearthed in a cave in northern Spain have revealed a previously unknown population of ancient ...

Farming arose on multiple continents among populations with radically different cultures and environments and with no means ...

A new book offers a fascinating journey from insects to apes and a forceful rebuttal to bigotry showing what the incredible ...

Serving at the helm of The Human Sentience Project LLC alongside astronomer Rev. Christopher Corbally, S.J., Dr. Margaret ...