Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific ...

The fossilized neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a crocodile-like creature 76 million years ago, according to a new study.

When it comes time to migrate, new research has found how a free-living coral ignores the classic advice and goes straight towards the light.

Scientists have traced the evolutionary origin of humans' outer ears to the gills of ancient fish through a series of ...

The incorporation of meat into the diet was a milestone for the human evolutionary lineage, a potential catalyst for advances ...

What Is White Matter Disease? White matter disease is the wearing away of tissue in the largest and deepest part of your brain. The loss of white matter function has a number of causes ...

Dementia cases are on the rise — avoid these 12 risks to keep your brain healthy Celebrities discuss Golden Globe wins backstage New Fossil Suggests Humans Didn't Originate in Africa Giants ...

You might be familiar with a sensation called "brain zaps," or sensory disturbances that feel like electric shocks inside the brain. This symptom can occur after you skip or stop antidepressants ...

Coral reefs are marine structures created by calcifying coral animals and their algal symbionts. Coral reef ecosystems are generally high in biodiversity, most often found in shallow tropical seas ...

As more cases of bird flu are reported across species and locations, states across the country are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Hundreds of thousands of people ...

Inside the cores were fossilized remains — and a species new to science. When the researchers put the deep-sea sediment through a screen and sifted the smaller rocks and sand, they found a ...

President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree permanently banning new offshore oil and gas development in some US coastal waters, locking in difficult-to-revoke protections during his final ...