Evolution news, features and articles

A new discovery finds that our ancestors' toddlers had a special toe that made them better suited for climbing compared to the adults.

A lab in California has petri dishes filled with pea-size Neanderthal brains.

What makes a so-called perfect body?

Mentions of evolution could be replaced with "change over time," according to the state's superintendent.

Neanderthal bites weren't especially impressive, but their breathing was.

Humans are still evolving… but before toasting to that, know this: Some of the genetic changes may make hangovers worse, a new study finds.

Bonobos, known as largely peaceful primates, are attracted to behavior that's not very nice.

Could natural selection produce an aquatic human?

Brain cells are very competitive.

Neanderthal DNA could influence your skin tone, hair color, sleep patterns, mood and even smoking behavior, a new study finds.