A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.

Folk art is said to carry culture from one generation to the next. If so, the humble basket is one of its original vessels, enduring today for both practical use ...

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the most complete and oldest ancient Egyptian genome ever found—unlocking new ...

The author of “Sapiens” says that for the first time in tens of thousands of years, humanity has competition. And it’s coming ...

When Homo sapiens appeared some 300,000 years ago, at least six other human species already shared the planet. Here, in the studio of paleoartist John Gurche, are model representations of those ...

Staton, this offbeat series investigates mankind’s sometimes unintended impact and its efforts to set things right. First up, ...

Cool Cat Cafe’s 808 Burger Challenge is no joke — and Randy Santel set the bar high. I gave it my all to see if I could take down his time and claim the crown. Here’s how it went down.

The narrow Hormuz waterway funnels almost 20 percent of global crude oil, so even a single-day blockade rattles the oil ...

While global fertility declines and military arsenals expand, modern warfare evolves rapidly. Sri Lanka grapples with a different challenge, releasing its first census of crop-damaging animals, ...

Tom Hanks, beyond his iconic roles, harbors a profound love for literature. Discover the books that have shaped his world, ...

We found the cost of a single shootdown spans three zeros: a hobbyist can stop a buzzing quad-copter for $587, while a nation ...

Is Donald Trump about to join Israel in attacks on Iran, and will he ask Keir Starmer to help him out? If he does - would it even be legal? A lot has happened since Beth, Ruth and Harriet last got ...