Humans
This strange skull has completely baffled scientists for 60 years – until now
The Petralona skull was discovered in Greece in 1960, yet who this person was or when they lived has remained a mystery
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
What’s different about the minds and personalities of prolific liars?
This tiny stone tool may have just rewritten human history
Who left them on this Indonesian island? No one knows... yet
Can humans live under the sea? This live experiment plans to find out
An advanced new research station is being developed to explore the potential for a human settlement under the ocean
If an advanced civilisation lived on Earth millions of years ago, would we be able to tell?
If an advanced civilisation lived on Earth millions of years ago, would we be able to tell?
Here’s what we’re getting wrong about prostate cancer
Does screening more men for prostate cancer actually save lives?
What are earlobes for?
They probably don't help you hear better
This 7,000-year-old mummy DNA has revealed a ‘ghost’ branch of humanity
Ancient remains hidden in a Libyan cave have opened the door to a long lost human lineage
Scientists discover exactly when man and dog became friends
A relationship spanning thousands of years, but when exactly did it start?
Earth’s largest cities are sinking into the ocean. Here’s what that means
From Manila to New York, the world’s urban centres are sinking at a disturbing rate and it’s not solely the result of rising sea levels. So what is to blame?
Can you smell fear?
Fear may its own special scent.
A scientist's guide to life | How to be a better conversationalist
What’s the best way to deal with cold callers and win an argument? Elizabeth Stokoe, an expert in social interaction, reveals all.
How do I get rid of my neck hump?
Time to sort out that slouch.
Scientists might soon cure balding. Here’s how
A new understanding of balding means scientists are poised to cure it once and for all.
Behind the bold mission to upload every immune system in the world - including yours
The Humane Immunome Project could solve the next pandemic and make healthcare equal for all – but it has a long way to go.
In pictures: 10 ingenious green cities around the world
Featuring Amsterdam, Vancouver, Singapore...and Nottingham, UK.
How science can help you make better decisions
Even with the best will in the world making the right choice can be difficult sometimes.
Scientists are racing to conceive the first baby in space. Here’s why
If we’re going to colonise space, we need to talk about reproduction in low gravity.
Care about animals? Then you need to stop treating them like humans
A recent encounter between sailors and killer whales highlights the need for deeper understanding of the natural world.
Looking to lose weight? Here’s why exercise (probably) won’t work
Wanting to shed that spare tyre? It's not as easy as it seems. Trust me, I cycled the length of the country.
Stone tools accidentally made by Thai monkeys are surprisingly similar to those made by early humans
The discovery may point to the origins of human tool use.
Instant Genius Podcast | Irrational thinking and beliefs, with Steven Pinker
Are we innately rational or irrational beings? We spoke to cognitive scientist Steven Pinker to get a better understanding of the rationality of humans.
Don’t sneer, national mourning is a fundamental part of human bonding. Here's the neuroscience
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II saw hundreds of thousands of mourners line the streets of London to pay their respects to Britain's longest-reigning monarch.