Early humans may have feasted on Neanderthal children 45,000 years ago, according to a grisly new study. Researchers have ...

Researchers reveal structure of ancient viral protein appearing in breast cancer, lupus, and ALS, opening new paths for ...

Homo sapiens was basically infected by these viruses for all of its existence," the scientist added. As per the outlet, ...

The secret of longevity has fascinated people for centuries, and a recent study suggests that the answer may be rooted far ...

High on the sheer limestone cliffs in southwest China, ancient wooden coffins remain wedged into rock faces hundreds of feet ...

Genetic ancestry tests claim to trace your roots and connect you with ancient peoples—but experts say the science doesn’t ...

The "Dragon Man" skull reveals groundbreaking insights into Denisovans' genetics, appearance, and impact on modern humans.

In the Middle Ages, a plague killed a third of Europe's population. Fleas carried the plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

A mystery that started with the discovery of a pinkie finger bone in Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains of southern Siberia may finally have been cracked.