Humans : Science World Report

Nov 30, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Previously Unknown Primate Uncovered Outside of Egypt

Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown anthropoid primate, which may be a forerunner of today's apes and humans. After unearthing the fossil from the Zallah Oasis, researchers are now taking a closer look at it.

Nov 25, 2015 11:13 PM EST

Feeling Lonely? This Can Be Dangerous For Your Health

Taking time for yourself is one thing, but feeling lonely can actually be dangerous to your health, according to a recent study.

Nov 25, 2015 01:58 PM EST

Ancient Elephant Butchering Site Discovered in Greece

Archaeologists have uncovered a new Lower Paleolithic elephant butchering site in Greece.

Nov 24, 2015 07:46 AM EST

Virtual Reality May Link Simulated Driving with Real Driving Using the Human Brain

Using their state-of-the-art simulation facility, scientists have explored the use of car driving simulators as tools for training and testing drivers to reduce road traffic accidents and fatalities.

Nov 19, 2015 09:13 AM EST

Evolution from Worms: 70 Percent of Human Genes Trace Ancestry to the Acorn Worm

Researchers have sequenced the genomes of two species of small water creatures called acorn worms, and have found that humans may have more in common with them than first thought.

Nov 18, 2015 07:30 AM EST

Why Some Wild Animals Tolerate Humans More Than Others

Why do some wild animals tolerate humans while others don't? Scientists are taking a closer look at animal-human interactions to get to the bottom of human tolerance.

Nov 17, 2015 10:49 AM EST

What Causes Our Brains to be Human? New Study Reveals Brain Gene Similarities

What makes our brain human? Scientists are beginning to unravel the genetic code underlying its function, and have found a small set of molecular patterns that dominate gene expression in the human brain.

Nov 16, 2015 10:34 AM EST

'Fourth Strand' of Previously Unknown Ancient European Human Ancestry Discovered

Researchers may have uncovered a previously unknown "fourth strand" of ancient European ancestry. The newly discovered ancestry may tell researchers a bit more about ancient populations of humans.

Nov 12, 2015 09:14 AM EST

For 8500 Years, Humans Have Relied on Bees, Their Honey and Their Wax

The relationship between humans and bees isn't modern. Scientists have now found that it stretches as far back as the Stone Age, according to new research.

Nov 11, 2015 11:31 AM EST

22 Ancient Shipwrecks with Cargo Uncovered in the Greek Islands

Researchers have uncovered what may be the shipwreck capital of the world. An archaeological expedition has discovered 22 shipwrecks over 13 days in the Fourni archipelago in the Greek islands.

Nov 10, 2015 10:58 AM EST

Giza Pyramid Thermal Anomaly May Reveal Secret Passage and Ancient Chamber

Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza may hold a secret tomb yet to be discovered by archaeologists. Thermal cameras have recently detected higher than expected temperatures in three adjacent stones at the bottom of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which may indicate a hidden chamber.

Nov 09, 2015 11:01 AM EST

Scientists Map the Genetic History of Humans in the Caribbean

Scientists have officially mapped the genetic history of the Caribbean. Now, a team of researchers have found out whether indigenous communities still exist in the Caribbean region today.