"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

The human brain is not a hard-wired machine but a malleable organ that is regularly re-shaping itself. Neuroscientists at the ...

This valuable study shows that regions of the human auditory cortex that respond strongly to voices are also sensitive to vocalizations from closely related primate species. The study is ...

Mid-20th Century: As computers and early robotics emerged, stories started exploring more complex AI and mechanical designs.

Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them ...

The ability to analyze the brain's neural connectivity is emerging as a key foundation for brain-computer interface (BCI) ...

Hunting is considered critical to human evolution by many researchers who believe that several characteristics that ...

Summary: A global study of vertebrates reveals that body temperature is the key driver behind brain size evolution. Warm-blooded species like mammals and birds can maintain the energy demands of ...

The story begins in China, almost a million years ago, when a human-like skull, now called Yunxian 2, became buried in river soil. When scientists first uncovered it, some decades ago, excitement ...

An ancient skull unearthed in China’s Hubei Province may push back the emergence of the human species by 400,000 years Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty A human skull found in 1990 ...

The issue of autism prevalence gained significant attention this week after President Donald Trump, speaking at a White House press event, claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy was linked to an ...