The findings are a challenge to the old hypothesis (and familiar image) of ‘man-the-hunter.’

‘Normal’ body temperature has declined all over the world — but why?

Students in the four-class series also study Cahuilla society and culture

Evolutionary anthropologist Michael Gurven explains why the holidays bring out the better angels of our nature.

Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study says.

Berkeley Lab teams work with Cairo University researchers to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years.

Crime buffs know DNA has transformed forensics, but isn't always good enough. That's where proteomics comes in.

Differences in children's literature in the U.S., Mexico and China may help explain academic performance.

New Scripps center launches to study how marine environments influenced ancient societies. Hopefully there's no snakes.

Discovery of 300,000-year-old human ancestors pushes back our origins by 100,000 years.

UC scientists team up to identify the remains of 19th-century baby Jane Doe found in San Francisco backyard.

$5M gift from the Tang family launches new interdisciplinary hub.