Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.

Perhaps most importantly, Lucy’s discovery foreshadowed a series of fossil finds that filled in the scientific picture of her species. By 1978, enough evidence had accumulated to establish Lucy as the ...

Ibuprofen counters problems caused by mutations in the MAN1B1 gene, fruit fly tests show. Early results in three children are ”fairly positive.” ...

Environmental DNA harvested from the ocean, land and air can help scientists monitor wildlife. The challenge is figuring out how to interpret this eDNA.

The transition zone where unoccupied wildlands meet developed areas increased globally by about 35 percent from 2000 to 2020.

A contest to design a sound-only magic trick could help psychologists learn about differences between visual and auditory perception.

Nearly 16,000-year-old portrayals of fish surrounded by nets had evaded detection until a new technique took magnification to a new level.

it’s the themes that endure across time that reveal the most about science as a human endeavor, and how it impacts our lives. For the 100th birthday of Science News, we are connecting current ...

The detailed structure of a misfolded protein from a diseased deer could help explain why the disease hasn’t made the leap to humans.

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Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of the Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News, chatted with Mohamad ... But time and time again, we have acted as a human race.