From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool making, this year has given us a clearer picture of how and why humans evolved ...

For close to 40 years, Leila Cohoon — and later, her daughter Linda Clifford — welcomed tourists to the family’s small museum in Independence, Missouri. There were two common reactions, Clifford ...

For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred dogs to fulfill specific roles, ranging from guarding and hunting to herding and companionship. This deliberate shaping of traits has resulted in ...