Neuroscientists have uncovered new insights into a key evolutionary question: Why can humans talk when most animals can't?

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is one of today's best science fiction books. While much of the science and math is great, it falls a bit when it comes to evolution.

Have you ever wondered why fast food restaurants are plastered with red and yellow? Or why hospitals favor calming blues and greens? The truth is, colors are ...

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared ...

The modern educational experience is a clear example of how mismatched today's world is from ancestral conditions.