Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and degradation, a new study shows. This has potential implications for the ...

In an alarming development for conservationists, nature lovers – and anyone who likes to breathe oxygen – a recent report has ...

The story of human evolution is more intricate than ever, especially in eastern Asia during the Late Quaternary period, ...

A collection of 3-million-year-old bones unearthed 50 years ago in Ethiopia changed our understanding of human origins.

Scientists have always known that two relatives of today's humans existed on Earth at the same period of time - but whether the two different species of hominin ever met or interacted was unknown. Now ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are ...

Paleoanthropologists have learned a lot about Lucy, the world’s most famous hominin fossil, since she was discovered in 1974.

Make sure to look through your holiday decorations, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive ...

"This was probably a delta system, with lots of shallow, low-energy water in this area and lots of nice muds," Hatala said.The term hominin refers to all species in the human family tree that ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into a long-lost human species known for their particularly hefty craniums, according to a recent study. The Julurens — or “big head” people — are ...