A groundbreaking DNA study, published this week, suggests that the first humans to reach the ancient landmass called Sahul – ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader unhappy with the side effects of their antidepressants.

It's tempting to think that we've reached the pinnacle of our evolution, but modern life continues to shape us just as much ...

Mongooses, jackals, jungle cats, monkeys, and even fishing cats still call Dhaka home but rapid urban expansion is pushing them into extinction. As concrete replaces wetlands and green spaces, the cit ...

If you have blue eyes, you’re part of an exclusive genetic club that traces back to one individual. That ancestor passed down ...

A small, previously unknown Tripedalia jellyfish was discovered in Mai Po, a new find that expands Hong Kong's hidden marine ...

Neanderthals didn’t go extinct in a blaze of conflict—new research shows they may have quietly vanished through interbreeding ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled over two distinct routes, and 100 kilometres of open water, to ...

Archaeological evidence from sites like Madjedbebe suggested an arrival date of approximately 65,000 years ago, while genetic analyses consistently pointed to a much more recent timeframe of 47,000 to ...

Learn how pesticides impact biodiversity, from pollinator decline to soil and water disruption, and explore effective, safer ...