evolution
What This Rare Skull Tells Us About Dinosaur Parenting
Some dinosaurs nurtured their offspring, but Diplodocus kids were likely left to fend for themselves as soon as they hatched.
We Looked Into Whether 'Baby Fever' Is a Real Thing
Psychology can tell us a lot about why some people suddenly become obsessed with having a baby.
Monogamy May Be Even More Difficult For Women Than it Is For Men
Experts are challenging long-held ideas about gender and fidelity.
Our Ancient Ancestors Would Crush Us in a Fitness Competition
We’ve evolved into a bunch of out of shape weaklings.
Overheard at an Existentialist Party in Delhi
'What is sex? It’s just recombining your DNA with that of a woman.'
Researchers Debunk An Evolutionary Assumption Using Nipples
Female nipple variations have implications for the evolution of other sexual organs, too.
Thousands of People Voted on the Grossest Thing in the World
There are six categories of things that most people find disgusting.
Science Has Gone Too Far: This Is Apparently the ‘Perfect Human Body’
Anthropologist Alice Roberts and a team of SFX model makers designed the “perfect human,” and it’s fucked up.
What It Takes for Night People to Become Morning People
A few small lifestyle tweaks can make the shift easier for aspiring early risers.
Psychopaths May Have an Evolutionary Advantage
As uncomfortable as the thought may be, traits that assist in reproduction tend to get passed on.
Evolution Might Be Part of the Reason You Suck at Singing
Human skill with the voice evolved after our ancestors split from other apes.
Gossip May Have Played a Role in Human Survival
This could explain why talking behind someone’s back feels so good.