The extinct animal's face structure could help explain how vertebrates, including ourselves, evolved our distinctive look.

Individual smarts don't matter as much as being sensitive to others when making group-based decisions, a new study finds.

DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...

Ancient skin pigments reveal that many turtles and "sea monsters" sported dark colors for tens of millions of years, a new study says.

Modern astronomy is giving us unprecedented views of the asteroids, comets, and other small bodies that litter our cosmic ...

Small, battery-powered planes are on the way. But building large, zero-emission airliners is a daunting challenge.

As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the ...

Imagine early humans meticulously crafting stone tools for nearly 300,000 years, all while contending with recurring ...

The tallest man to ever live was Robert Wadlow, who reached a staggering 2.72m. That's equal to a very large male ostrich or ...

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National Geographic announces its annual roundup of destinations recognized for offering the best experiences for travelers around the globe. Secret Service finds 17 'skimming' devices in tour of San ...

Oftentimes referred to as the “king of the jungle,” lions are highly social and intelligent creatures. These big cats are also critical to maintaining the health of their ecosystem. National ...