Using cutting-edge DNA analysis, scientists have uncovered the true identity of an ancient human relative nicknamed the "Dragon Man." The mystery began with a giant, human-like skull discovered by a ...

DNA reveals that in prehistoric China, men remained in their community, while women joined new family lineages.

Little is known about why the woolly rhinoceros went extinct around 14,000 years ago. Scientists have found clues in the ...

Archaeologists have identified the cannibalized remains of a senior officer who perished during an ill-fated 19th century Arctic expedition, offering insight into its lost crew’s tragic and grisly ...

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

New research suggests the mysterious Roman-era “Beachy Head Woman” was likely from Britain, not the Mediterranean or sub-Saharan Africa. Advances in DNA sequencing are helping researchers resolve a ...

In late 2025, researchers at the University of Alaska Museum of the North uncovered a startling revelation: two fossilized ...