The Scopes “monkey trial” garnered international attention, and the battle that was fought continues in some form in other ...

We now have full genome sequences for six species of apes, helping us to pin down our last common ancestor – and potentially ...

Now researchers are learning that they have also evolved another remarkable genetic adaptation since their ancestors first ...

Current planetary crises, from climate change to famine, epidemic disease, and overpopulation, starkly inform us that we are not managing our evolution well. A rogue state like North Korea holds up a ...

In the dense forests of Indonesia, you can hear strange and haunting sounds. At first, these calls may seem like a random ...

Two of the traits that set modern humans apart from non-human primates are taller stature and a higher basal metabolic rate. Researchers have identified a genetic variant that contributed to the ...

Neanderthal populations suffered a single late genetic bottleneck, refuting long-held theories about their diversity.

The technoscientific ambition to improve human beings, as promoted by transhumanists, is the ultimate expression of the ...

I understand the allure of using technology to build something better and smarter than us. But in doing so, we must be absolutely sure we are not helping to bring about harm or doom on humanity.

As digital threats evolve, 2025 marks a turning point—reshaping cybersecurity into a dynamic frontier of innovation, ...

Modern humans were essentially like waves crashing on a beach, slowly but steadily eroding the beach away.” With this vivid ...

he explained. Musk, who is also the founder of SpaceX, often discusses themes related to the long-term future of human civilisation, space exploration, and technological advancement, framing ...