The U.N.'s Human Development Index provides new explanations for the success of Europe's first mega settlements.

The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the ...

This year's humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on ...

Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks ...

Social media posts containing misinformation evoke more moral outrage than posts with trustworthy information, and that ...

Even deep clear water lakes, which are considered particularly valuable ecosystems, can show signs of eutrophication and ...

The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys ...

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter ...

One of the most fascinating periods in the evolution of the human lineage is the appearance of the first ancestors capable of ...

A study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behaviour has uncovered fascinating insights into gender roles and ...

At the end of year one, when they are five or six, all children at state schools in England must take a test called the ...

Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is ...