
Watching Ancient Hominins Giving Birth
The human birthing process is more difficult than that of any other primate. One researcher is using bones and computers to figure out why—and what to do about it.
The human birthing process is more difficult than that of any other primate. One researcher is using bones and computers to figure out why—and what to do about it.
Nonhuman primates clearly do more than just screech meaningless sounds at each other, but what are the limits of their communication?
Scientists are getting better and better at using DNA to figure out when key evolutionary events happened.
Some research suggests that throughout our evolution an innate tendency toward fighting shaped human anatomy. But anthropologists are sharply divided on the matter.
Why have humans taken mammalian sex to a whole new level?
Primates are in big trouble. And it's our fault.