Exploring what makes us human through interdisciplinary scientific study of our species’ evolution, diverse cultures, behaviors and relationship with the natural world.
How strong is stomach acid, really? Strong enough to dissolve a razor blade. Strong enough to eat through metal, given enough time. And right now, it’s sitting quietly in your belly, politely breaking down...
The discovery of Yuka, a young female woolly mammoth, is an archaeological marvel. Preserved so well that even her liquid blood remained intact, Yuka’s body has stunned the world since her unearthing in 2010....
Have you ever wondered what would happen if we humans pressed the rewind button on evolution and started to de-evolve? No? Well, let’s make-believe. Get ready for a wild ride through the 7 stages...
Megalithic structures have long puzzled historians and archaeologists with their sheer size and uncertain purpose. In this article, we’ll explore 15 of the most famous examples of megalithic structures from history, understand how and...
Have you ever stopped to wonder – how on earth did humans keep their teeth clean before toothbrushes and toothpaste? Our distant ancestors certainly didn’t have access to Colgate, yet they managed just fine...
It’s a question that sounds almost silly at first. Of course we’re not animals, right? We wear clothes, build cities, write poetry, and send probes to Mars. Yet the moment you look at the...
The longest living verified person in recorded history was French woman Jeanne Calment. She lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days before passing away on 4 August 1997. Born on 21...
