More than a decade after the first Neanderthal genome was sequenced, scientists are still working to understand how ...

From bonobos and rats to tickling robots, research is finally cracking the secrets of why we’re ticklish, and what that ...

As humanity prepares to take its first steps on Mars, a comprehensive report released by the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Alan Turing’s work laid the foundation for modern artificial intelligence, particularly through his concept of the Turing Test, which evaluates a machine’s ability to exhibit human-like behaviour.

Human evolution is often told as a tidy story of adaptation, yet some of our most familiar body parts still defy ...

It's tempting to think that we've reached the pinnacle of our evolution, but modern life continues to shape us just as much ...

Chimp and Neanderthal faces grow beyond adolescence, which explains their more rugged features. Credit: AI-generated image by ChatGPT 4o. Our faces don’t just distinguish us from other people, but ...

Michael A. Little does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve ever purchased an expensive, bespoke toy for your feline ...