Gigantopithecus was the largest ape to ever walk the Earth. Standing taller and heavier than any human, it dominated prehistoric forests. But size became a liability when environments shifted. Diet ...

On a sunny and brisk Sunday at Poet’s Walk Park in the Hudson Valley, the scenic, Hudson River-adjacent trails are filled with outdoor enthusiasts, all eagerly taking in the fresh air. Just a few ...

The molecular clock theory posits that genetic changes happen steadily and gradually, offering a reliable means for peering into the past and theorizing when complex life first emerged. However, there ...

Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins. By Franz Lidz Researchers on Wednesday ...