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 ...

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

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

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