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Cold temperatures aren’t enough to kill off any bacteria on your clothing
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Modern Humans Once Mated with Other Species
Genetic studies reveal that some modern humans carry DNA from extinct hominid species, evidence of ancient interbreeding
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Humans Evolved Big Brains to Be Social?
Some scientists think humans and other primates evolved big brains in response to the social challenges of living in large groups
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The Best Places to See Hominid Bones Online
It’s hard to find hominid bones in museums, but it’s easy to see them on the Internet
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How Africa Became the Cradle of Humankind
A fossil discovery in 1924 revolutionized the search for human ancestors, leading scientists to Africa
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Smithsonian’s newest blog tracks the latest developments in the field of human evolution
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Fossil Finds Complicate Search for Human Ancestor
A new analysis of a 2-million-year-old hominid shows that it had an intriguing mix of australopithecine and Homo-like traits
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Five Games To Play After Watching Contagion
These games are fun but also have important lessons to teach about infectious diseases
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Dieting May Cause The Brain to Eat Itself
When “autophagy” was blocked, hunger signals were blocked and the mice became lighter and leaner
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Ancient Egyptian Princess Had Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary heart disease isn’t just a modern problem—even the ancient Egyptians suffered from it
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A Triumph in the War Against Cancer
Oncologist Brian Druker developed a new treatment for a deadly cancer, leading to a breakthrough that has transformed medicine
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Explore the Human Body on Your Computer Screen
That skeleton in your elementary science classroom may soon be obsolete
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