New evidence suggests our hominid ancestors crossed the Mediterranean long before modern humans evolved

SARS, COVID-19 and Ebola all originated in "the most dangerous types of wet market," one researcher says

Robot companionship can't fully replace humans — but they could help alleviate loneliness in senior homes

Our categories of so-called "race" are "scientifically absurd" — DNA and skin color are not that simply related

What's the worst outcome of our trust in streamlined technological convenience? Watch this finale and find out

Ever fantasize about trading your day job for the countryside? Brad Kessler on how he got away -- and made cheese

Re-think that insult: The "dimwitted Neantherthal" stereotype may have been just been proven wrong

The oft-forgotten Jersey Shore shark attacks played an outsize role in Woodrow Wilson's election campaign

Cities across the country are implementing smart technologies -- with grave implications for our personal freedoms

Animals raised and slaughtered for food number in the billions and endure horrible pain. We should help them first

"We hope the world is listening now"

It's been 40 years since Ridley Scott's sci-fi flick warned us – not about the evils of technology – but humanity

How the concept of "dose response" shaped modern science and vaccinology

CEO of Nest Seekers stresses that purchasing real estate is a very personal process

What Doha could have learned from the Neanderthals