Humans don’t have a defined mating season like deer or wolves. Here’s how evolution blended biology, culture and social life into year-round intimacy.

Scientists warn that radiation and microgravity pose a major threat to human reproduction in space. Understanding these ...

Recent research from the UK Biobank shows that menopause is linked to adverse mental health outcomes and lower brain volume.

As private companies race to build orbital habitats and government agencies sketch out Mars timelines, a fundamental biological question remains largely unanswered: can humans safely reproduce in ...

Scientists are one step closer to growing crops on the moon after successfully cultivating chickpeas in simulated lunar soil.

A new study sheds light on the illuminating, sometimes counterintuitive dynamics of mating and how species survive.

Of all the early human ancestor fossils ever found, “Lucy” may be the most famous among examples of Australopithecus, a group of ancient hominins that lived in what is now Africa more than two million ...

Unions are urging the Albanese government to enshrine up to 12 days of paid reproductive health leave in national workplace ...

This is an extract from Our Human Story, our newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every month. When writing headlines for stories about human evolution, ...

The Trump administration has taken many steps—some of them truly unprecedented—to advance pro-life policies, both ...

Birmingham artist Micah Althea Briggs brings African diasporic symbols to murals and first solo show ...

Learn about the Church's stance on IVF and reproductive technologies. Catholics are being reminded of the teachings on reproduction.