In terms of human evolution, Lucy’s ability to walk on two legs suggested ... had males that were significantly larger [than ...

Millions of years ago, Lucy revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. Now, discover how her contemporaries add ...

Modern humans, Neanderthals, and other recent relatives on our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than ...

Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.

The origin of the hominine lineage—encompassing modern humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and their ancestors—is one of ...

Chimpanzees are known for their remarkable intelligence and use of tools, but could their cultures also evolve over time like human cultures? A new, multidisciplinary study suggests that some of their ...

Hunter-gatherer children acquire life skills early through community-based learning, demonstrating how egalitarianism and ...