The exact origin of human life is a topic that has not one but many well-known theories by experts. While some scientists believe that Africa is the place where humanity actually began, others have ...

A crushed ancient skull may hold clues to the origins of ancient humans. Digital reconstruction of a crushed skull from an ancient human relative could rewrite the timeline of human evolution, ...

Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth. Humanity may not ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

Scientists are exploring ways to mimic the origins of human life without two fundamental components: sperm and egg. They are coaxing clusters of stem cells – programmable cells that can transform into ...

In a new book, astrophysicist Mario Livio describes how the existence of life on Earth can be traced back to an RNA-based “protocell.” The following is an excerpt from Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest ...