An analysis reveals how the two primate species use sex to resolve conflicts. This suggests that the social function of sex ...

Doug was the leader of his chimpanzee group. He had quickly gained a reputation from human observers as a fair and tolerant ...

When we think of the wild, images of majestic creatures roaming freely often come to mind. However, beyond their survival ...

For decades, scientists have believed that meat-eating drove human evolution, particularly our enlarged brains.

While the bite from a venomous blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) can result in a painful, potentially life-or-death emergency for humans, new research indicates it’s part of everyday ...

Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent. With reporting focused on general science, NASA, and the intersection between technology and society, Greenfieldboyce has been on the science ...