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Animal testing has a long, gruesome history, but it's also saved countless human lives.

Apes are among the most intelligent animals on Earth, closely related to humans and deeply social in the wild.

How does the pesticide Dursban work? Does it have the same effect on humans that it has on insects?

Spanish researchers recently uncovered a new geometric shape that allows human tissue to curve. But how?

Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.

A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.

How tall is the average guy? It’s a question that bridges human biology, geography and public health.

Stanley Milgram's experiment was a controversial test of human psychology that shed light on the limitations of free will and obedience to authority.

Horror movies can reach down into the darkest depths of human consciousness and bring nightmares to life on screen.

Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.

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