Both ancient human species showed signs of simultaneously using their hands to move around – such as by climbing trees – as ...

Like the human hand, many molecules exist in "right-handed" and "left-handed" forms that are mirror images of each other.

The technoscientific ambition to improve human beings, as promoted by transhumanists, is the ultimate expression of the ...

As AI systems master tasks once uniquely human, we find ourselves on an accelerated journey to discover what truly lies beyond automation.

New research by scientists at the University of Toronto and the Structural Genomics Consortium has deepened our understanding ...

The slice of code — a stretch of DNA that acts like a dial to turn up the expression of certain genes — expanded the outer ...

But the discovery of this family’s fight for survival has rammed home the human tragedy it represents. The address is a medium-sized townhouse (domus) on one of Pompeii’s main roads ...

Human rights are under assault [...] This year’s theme reminds us that human rights are about building the future — right now [...] We must stand up for all rights — always." UN Secretary ...

This gave directions leading to human remains which were later identified as being Kay Medin. A death certificate was issued for Medin in 1988 when her skull was still missing. A partial skull was ...

A recent groundbreaking study has radically altered our understanding of human evolution. Homo sapiens, traditionally thought ...

Boston College will begin recruiting the first class for its highly anticipated Human-Centered Engineering program, a major that will integrate BC’s core liberal arts focus and a rigorous engineering ...