Early Man

Food

Sorry Vegetarians, Meat Could Be the Reason We Evolved from Apes

03.10.16

By Phoebe Hurst
Tech

Is Homo Naledi, the New Species of Human, a New Species at All?

09.10.15

By Mike Pearl
Music

Homosapiens Too

11.30.04

By Matt Peel

The Latest

The mummified hand of the Siberian Ice Maiden, a suspected high-ranking shaman. Not the mummy in question. Photo: Charles O'Rear / Getty Images

Life

Ancient Siberian Mummy Was an Inbred Shaman, DNA Reveals

This burial wasn’t modest. It announced her importance.

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By Ashley Fike
Photo: Olena Malik / Getty Images

Life

Just Turned 30? Time Is About to Speed Up, Here’s Why.

Brain-wise, time doesn’t live in a single control room.

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By Ashley Fike
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Life

Why Do So Many Women Think They’re ‘Inflamed’ Right Now?

“Inflamed” sounds medical enough to be real, but vague enough to fit almost anything.

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By Ashley Fike
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Life

Why Everyone Is on a ‘Healing Journey’ But No One Feels Better

Your nervous system isn’t impressed by your personal brand.

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By Ashley Fike
Illustration by Reesa

Horoscopes

Weekly Horoscope: January 11-January 17

How will your sign fare this week, stargazer?

3 hours ago

By Ashley Fike