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An astronomer calculated that Earth's intelligent life is probably 'rare.' Here's what that means.
A new paper used an advanced "Bayesian" model to show that the emergence of intelligent life on Earth was probably a lucky break.
70,000-year-old Neanderthal remains may be evidence that 'closest human relative' buried its dead
These are the most complete articulated Neanderthal remains to be found in more than 25 years.
Photos: Squashed skull of 70,000-year-old Neanderthal discovered in cave
Archaeologists found the upper body of a Neanderthal who lived about 70,000 years ago.
'Ghost' population of humans discovered in ancient Africa
The ancient DNA from four children who lived thousands of years ago is rewriting what geneticists thought happened in sub-Saharan Africa.
Why Humans' Extinct 'Hobbit' Relatives Were So Small
The diminutive size of the extinct human relative called the Hobbit, or Homo floresiensis, could come down to really fast evolution.
Wealthy Couple Gives UCLA $20 Million to Find the 'Antidote' to an Unkind World
UCLA has established a new institute dedicated to studying and promoting kindness.
What a Waste! Frozen Poop Knives Are Crappy Cutters, Scientists Find
Scientists ponder a wide variety of probing questions in pursuit of knowledge. One of those questions — can a knife made of frozen feces cut flesh? — has just been answered.
Why Do Chimpanzees Throw Poop?
Going to the zoo can be a great adventure, especially if you find poop hurtling in your direction.
