02.03.2010 An extraordinary ancient Syrian settlement shines a light on one of the most important moments in human history.
A big analysis of the 4.4-million-year-old fossil shows that humans left the trees before leaving the forest and getting much smarter. 01.25.2010
The agricultural revolution may have started earlier than we thought. 01.25.2010
Researchers sequence most of their genome and say they probably spoke much like we did. 01.25.2010
Our reporter tries out a trio of genetic tests to find out what they can tell her about her identity and her ancestry. 01.11.2010
35,000 years ago, humans in what's now Germany were making sophisticated flutes from the bones of griffon vultures. 01.03.2010
In some places, we ate them. More generally, modern humans' more varied lifestyle may have been the key to the survival. 12.30.2009
By putting leaves between their lips, the apes apparently make themselves sound bigger and more threatening. 12.29.2009
Two neuroscientists say that a now-extinct race of humans had big eyes, child-like faces, and an average intelligence of around 150, making them geniuses among Homo sapiens. 12.28.2009
The deformed skull of a 10-year-old child means that there was 10 years of intense support for the child. 12.21.2009
Ancient people apparently apparently corralled prey the way modern Siberian hunters do: with giant rock "drive lanes." 12.17.2009
The most profound bonds between people begin in our bodies with imitation and synchronized movements. 11.19.2009
New research suggests that math has evolved its way right into our neurons—and monkeys', too. 11.17.2009
Vote for your favorite video 10.27.2009
The best thing we can do for the theory of evolution may be to bring its creator back down to earth. 10.27.2009
This panel discussion was based on a recent Big Questions essay series sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation. The panel was moderated by DISCOVER editor-in-chief Corey Powell and hosted by Yale University. 10.05.2009
Recent digs show long-distance trade and complex social structures were around for longer than archaeologists thought. 08.31.2009
Since 2005, Swiss pathologist Frank Rühli has focused on the cause of death for patients who died thousands of years ago. 07.27.2009
Researchers find that the tale of the "Hero Twins" goes back more than 2,000 years. 05.16.2009
A broken symmetry from our evolutionary heritage is part of what makes us human. 04.15.2009
Interesting info-nuggets about all that stuff you recently sent to the IRS. 04.14.2009
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