While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
Excavations at the site of ‘Ubeidiya are at the heart of a debate about Homo erectus migrations, with profound implications for questions of human resilience and adaptability.
Five Human Species You May Not Know AboutHomo sapiens is currently the only member of the genus Homo alive. There’s only one species of human—but it wasn’t always so.
Did Dads Evolve?Most male mammals are not involved in raising their offspring. Anthropological observations of fatherhood can provide insight into how—and why—humans are so different.
Five Questions for Anna GoldfieldIn this live event, anthropologist and science communicator, Dr. Anna Goldfield answers five questions about new ideas and research in…
Is Homo longi an Extinct Human Species?A newly analyzed skull from northeastern China may signal a species that had closer ties to us than Neanderthals.
What Misspellings Reveal About Cultural EvolutionWhen transmitting information to one another, humans tend to make certain mistakes more than others. A cognitive anthropologist explains why that matters to cultural stability and change.
The Evolution of ThrowingHomo sapiens has a throwing arm that sets our species apart from all others—now athletes are helping anthropologists understand this prowess.
Who Is the Nesher Ramla Homo?An international team of archaeologists has uncovered ancient remains that add new dimensions to the story of human evolution.
How Apes Reveal Human HistoryGreat apes provide a window into the story of human evolution—and that’s one more reason to protect them.
Discovering Africa’s Oldest BurialA team of archaeologists are busy learning about human evolution, symbolism, and ritual from the remains of a child laid to rest in a Kenyan cave during the Middle Stone Age—the oldest-known human burial on the African continent to date.
