News

  1. Humans

    DNA hints at African cousin to humans

    Complete genetic profiles of people from three hunter-gatherer groups suggest Homo sapiens interbred with a now-extinct species on the continent relatively recently.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Planetary Science

    Curiosity readies for dramatic entrance

    NASA’s new Mars rover aims to alight on the Red Planet like a pop star being lowered onto stage.

    By Nadia Drake
  3. Anthropology

    Sticks, stones and bones reveal emergence of a hunter-gatherer culture

    A cave in southern Africa was occupied by people very much like those living in the region today.

    By Meghan Rosen
  4. Humans

    Top airports for spreading germs ID’d

    Major hubs with far-flung flights are most efficient at launching pandemics.