In a region known for hosting some of the earliest evidence of modern humans, DNA analysis was sparse. Until now.

Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It's time to get that knowledge back.

Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia, where researchers have reconstructed the genomes of thousands of people. However, fewer than two ...

The bronze sword was unearthed by archaeologists at an ancient fort in the Nile Delta. It was emblazoned with the signature ...

Vases found in Guatemala offer rare physical proof of tobacco use among ancient Maya, but with a twist: This time, they didn’t inhale.

The Earth: a ringed planet, much like Saturn, surrounded by a hula hoop of asteroids. The summit of Mount Everest: a tropical ...

When it comes to mental illness, we've come a long way since the days of superstition and sorcery. But we still have work to ...