A new study explains why humans have chins while other primates do not. Researchers found that the chin likely formed as a ...

One of the defining features of human evolution is the steady expansion of our brains. New findings suggest this growth may be partly linked to higher levels of estrogen before birth. Surprisingly, a ...

The evolution of human hands is one of the most important – and overlooked – stories of our origin. Now, new fossil evidence ...

HARTFORD — About 140 who are imprisoned who committed serious crimes as teens and young adults could become eligible for ...

Newborn finger proportions may reflect early hormone exposure and could be linked to differences in early brain growth.

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Learn how the chin became an evolutionary byproduct that's unique to humans.

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Doctors are alarmed as H3N2 influenza cases surge earlier than typical seasonal peaks, driven by erratic weather, transitional immunity gaps, and environmental triggers.

Once overlooked, Morocco has emerged as a focal point of human prehistory, with new discoveries and a landmark report ...

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