Humans : Science World Report

Sep 21, 2015 02:55 PM EDT

Trust Is Key: Social Cues and Human-Robot Interaction

Researchers form Tel Aviv University have realized the importance of trust in the effectiveness human-robot interaction process.

Sep 16, 2015 09:15 PM EDT

Early Human Ancestors Shifted from Tree Diet to Grass: The Evolution of Taste

Millions of years ago, our early ancestors shifted from a diet based on trees to a diet based on grasses. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this shift.

Sep 15, 2015 11:12 AM EDT

Our Early Human Ancestors Ambushed Large Prey by Hunting with Their Terrain

It turns out that our early ancestors were ambush predators. Researchers have discovered that about one million years ago, early humans used landscape features to ambush and kill their prey in groups.

Sep 14, 2015 08:45 AM EDT

Humans are Lazy: People Subconsciously Adjust Walk to Use Less Energy

Scientists have found that your nervous system may be subconsciously working against you by causing you to change the way you move to expend the least amount of energy as possible.

Sep 11, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

How the Crew of a 1813 Shipwreck Survived in the Harsh, Alaska Winter

Archaeologists have officially pieced together how a crew survived a shipwreck in Alaska in 1813.

Sep 11, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

Evolution: Why Chimp Faces Evolved Differently from Human Faces

Researchers have taken a closer look at evolution and have found how these structural differences could arise in two species with nearly identical genetic backgrounds.

Sep 10, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

Moon, Venus and Mars Pose 'Triple Threat' in Early Morning Sky

About an hour before sunrise Thursday morning (Sept. 10), a slender crescent moon and two bright planets were visible in the sky.

Sep 10, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

Ancient Human Ancestor Discovered in Africa in a Remote Cave

Scientists have discovered a new fossil species that may explain a bit more about human evolution.

Sep 09, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Thank Grandma for Your Romantic Bond with Someone Special, and Your Lifespan

If you are in a loving relationship with someone, you may have grandma to blame.

Sep 09, 2015 08:22 AM EDT

The Ancient Shoulder Fossil of an Ape-like Ancestor Solves the Mystery of Human Evolution

It turns out that our shoulders may be more evolved. Scientists have taken a closer look at the human shoulder in order to better understand evolution.

Sep 07, 2015 08:48 AM EDT

New 'Superhenge': Ancient Remains Discovered Near Stonehenge

Archaeologists have discovered that there's more to Stonehenge than meets the eye. They've found the remains of a massive stone monument buried just two miles from Stonehenge.

Sep 04, 2015 03:44 PM EDT

Million-Year-Old Monkey from the Caribbean Sheds Light on Human Evolution

Scientists may have uncovered an ancient species of monkey. They've found a species of fossil monkey that was once found across the Caribbean about 1 million years ago.