Throughout evolution sleep has remained universal and essential to all organisms with a nervous system.

A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.

This species lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene, around half a million years ago, and was the direct ancestor of modern humans.

Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly.

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution.

Over 50 footprints of predecessors of early humans identified in 2017 near Trachilos, Crete shown to be over six million years old.

Computer models, fossil records and information from living mammals revealed that most of the surviving mammals did not rely on trees.

Researchers have now found a previously overlooked part of our DNA that may explain why our brains work differently.

Humans’ oldest companion, the dog, was first domesticated at least 20,000 years ago. The ancient dogs were an essential part of life.

Footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico provide the earliest unequivocal evidence of human activity in the Americas.

As we live and breathe, ancient-looking fish known as bowfin are guarding genetic secrets that that can help unravel humanity’s evolution

People remember past experiences through the so-called episodic memory system and can manipulate their memories on three levels.

Humans may be able to live for between 120 and 150 years, but no longer than this "absolute limit" on human life span

Engaged listening techniques such as eye contact, nodding and using key words to praise openness helps teenagers

Dogs may have earned the title "man's best friend" because of how good they are at interacting with people.

Young children in deprived areas see nature and outdoor spaces as being associated with "happy places" according to a new study.

Ancient humans adapted to eating starch-rich foods as far back as 100,000 years ago, which is much earlier than previously thought.