From popular culture to the dark corners of the internet, there are many claims about “fundamental” differences between people on the basis of gender, racial or ethnic groups, sexuality, or other ...

In a series of recent archaeological expeditions, tools dating back millions of years have been unearthed, offering a new perspective on human evolution. These discoveries not only shed light on the ...

As early humans spread from lush African forests into grasslands, their need for ready sources of energy led them to develop a taste for grassy plants, especially grains and the starchy plant tissue ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, researchers discussed the role of climatic shifts and vegetation changes in driving the evolution within the subfamily ...

A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution reports that Italian bears living in areas with many villages evolved and become smaller and less aggressive.

Reg. #15122 Dr. Irene Ketonen-Keating This class is a general introduction to the field of anthropology, the study of humanity. It is designed to pique your interest in the broad diversity of human ...

Researchers find Apennine brown bears evolved into a smaller, less aggressive animal after centuries of coexistence with ...