Human evolution is explained through branching lineages rather than a simple linear progression. Fossils, genetics, and ...

A new study theorizes that evolution ticks at different speeds, especially when a big group of organisms first appears.

Even a boneless, gelatinous sack lacking a dedicated anus and brain needs its beauty sleep, a new study by researchers from ...

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

For years, WhatsApp was seen primarily as a mobile-first communication platform—a simple chat app designed for smartphones, ...

If you've ever felt choked up at the end of a happy film, or found yourself tearing up at a wedding, scientists say you might ...

As engagement metrics break into pieces and paid reach starts delivering less impact, marketers are being forced to face a ...

Compare barter and currency systems. Discover why currency dominates modern trade and explore the evolution of digital ...

Awe activates our vagus nerve. That’s “the big bundle of nerves starting in the top of your spinal cord that helps you look ...

A 2023 study found a strong link between the content of dreams and the consolidation of newly formed memories, revealing that your sleeping brain isn't just resting but actively working. While it is ...

This has been quite the wild year in human evolution stories. Our relatives, living and extinct, got a lot of attention—from ...

In the mice with large-brain primate microbes, the researchers found increased expression of genes associated with energy ...