Lead exposure may have spelled evolutionary success for humans—and extinction for our ancient cousins—but other scientists ...

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long period of childhood.

In a world that demands constant decision-making, your ability to adapt—whether acting alone or with others—matters more than ever. But how do people actually strike that balance between doing things ...

The human body is a machine whose many parts – from the microscopic details of our cells to our limbs, eyes, liver and brain – have been assembled in fits and starts over the four billion years of our ...