A study of ancient DNA from Europeans between 1,700 and 45,000 years ago suggests that 63 percent of them had dark skin and 8 percent had pale skin,...

Early humans were regularly using animal bones to make cutting tools 1.5 million years ago.

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a lower risk of injury compared to...

A new study reveals that Mars had sun-scorched beaches with waves breaking on ancient ocean shores. Data from China's Zhurong rover indicates sandy...

An ancient giant flying squirrel once glided through the ancient forests of Southern Appalachia in Tennessee, USA, coexisting with rhinos, mastodons,...

A recent study by Connecticut College has uncovered strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada. This surprising discovery...

Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role – and they say the evolution of this singular ability was key to our...

Finding a reliable treatment for post-amputation pain has been difficult, but a new study suggests that a simple procedure called hydrodissection may...

According to a new study, ancient seafarers of Asia in the Philippines and surrounding islands may have developed advanced boat-building skills...