New research suggests a genetic variant in the NOVA1 protein may have played a key role in the emergence of human speech.

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Explore the fascinating discovery of the African predator Bastetodon syrtos, an ancient prehistoric carnivore from Egypt.

Scientists have uncovered a fascinating piece of the puzzle surrounding the origins of human language, suggesting that a ...

Whether humans are singular among animals in their use of complex language remains a hot topic among scientists in many fields. Rockefeller University researchers Robert B. Darnell and Erich D. Jarvis ...

Mount Kilimanjaro, standing at 5,895 meters, offers climbers a unique journey through five distinct climate zones, ranging ...

A more inclusive framework for protecting the iconic rhino responds to changing political, social, and demographic conditions ...

Across Kenya, grasslands underpin people's lives—as well as those of animals like elephants, giraffes, and hyenas. But the ...