An evolutionary biology professor explains the growing understanding and innovation regarding Neanderthal DNA

It’s very rare to get the opportunity to dissect a gorilla. The delicate questions it raises about us are bananas

For a long time, we thought our species were the only artists

Deep sea mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone may threaten thousands of undiscovered species that live there

A thought experiment tells us a lot about man’s best friend — and ourselves

Have you heard about the glycome – the collection of sugars – that may hold the key to diagnosing disease?

A professional skeptic talks about what's real science (evolution, the Big Bang), what's balderdash (ESP, creationism) and what lies between (hypnotism, superstring theory).

A pro-Bush but eco-conscious evangelical launches a crusade against global warming.

Stephen Hawking is one of many scientists who see the possible near-term demise of our species. Spend that 401k!

Viruses outnumber all other forms of life on Earth and scientists hope to find them elsewhere

If confirmed, it would be the first canine coronavirus

Doing a job to help other people can give greater meaning to work

Scientists are trying to better understand the origins of agriculture, and how we coevolved with our favored crops

A technology analyzing bird brain activity while they're singing could have amazing applications for "mind-reading"

Over 200 scientists say human-caused climate change is "established fact" based on "overwhelming evidence"