Ancient DNA from Denisovans left humans a powerful genetic advantage — a gene that helped early Americans survive new ...

The Harbin cranium, known as Dragon Man, is one of the most complete ancient skulls ever found and may represent a newly ...

While the 21st century has been bumpy, it has also ushered in monumental scientific and technological breakthroughs that have ...

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek is retracing the path of human migration. More specifically, the scientific ...

For much of prehistory, Southeast Asia was not a scattering of islands separated by shallow seas. It was a single, immense ...

Two men toting long guns opened fire on hundreds of people who were celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach in Sydney, the core of the Australian city’s Jewish community. By Victoria Kim and Livia ...

A former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a former chief medical officer of the agency will advise the state on public health issues. By Laurel Rosenhall and Apoorva ...

Manhunt for Brown University shooter renewed after police release detained man Police officers were going door-to-door on Monday seeking footage from home surveillance cameras as investigators renewed ...

The Tallahassee Fire Department responded to two house fires within days of each other and is encouraging people to keep fire safety in mind during the holiday season. In addition to teaching, Merlau ...