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.

In the last decade, archaeologists have learned to read the genetic traces that ancient humans and Neanderthals left not only ...

This innovative approach combines climate data, archaeological evidence, and population dynamics to simulate how Neanderthals moved across the landscape. The model reveals that by the time ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for ...

Scientists have reconstructed the head of an ancient human relative from 1.5 million year-old fossilized bones and teeth. But ...

President Touadera's decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.

Exchanging greetings and resolving to do something positive in the coming year certainly create an uplifting atmosphere.

Answering questions at a conference recently on the implications of artificial intelligence, I realised there was only one ...

In 2025, wars, climate crises and political crackdowns displaced over 120 million people globally. From Gaza to Ukraine and ...

Festive favorites of the holiday season, reindeer possess remarkable genomic adaptations that allow them to thrive in the ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for creatures great and small.