As Earth approaches warmer levels experienced earlier in its geologic history, it may be bad news for human survival.

A supercomputer simulation reveals that extreme heat, volcanic activity, and harsh conditions could drive humanity extinct.

Are humans the only species to drive another to extinction? Tom Ruppel | Dixon, California ...

A specific gene variant seen in people is likely one of many that contributed to the development of language in modern humans ...

In the spirit of “everything is connected,” a new study found that the extinction of the dinosaurs paved the way for the emergence of fruit, which nourished our primate ancestors. Tapping into this ...

New research has identified the extent to which human colonization and hunting contributed to the extinction of New Zealand's ...

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.

A gene variant present in most people might have contributed to cognitive differences between humans and their closest ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?