A new analysis suggests the evolution of human body size was marked by a major turning point rather than gradual growth.

A trio of cognitive scientists and culturist researchers at the University of Helsinki has taken a look at the development and use of human body-based measurement systems across multiple cultures. In ...

The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain - The human chin has long been fertile ground for arguments between scientists over its purpose ...

Hundreds of hominin fossils reveal that human body size remained stable for ages before a sharp increase in early members of ...

Many of the body's biggest flaws are the result of evolution building on old designs instead of starting over. Our spine, ...

The human body is often described as a marvel of “perfect design”: elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, when we look closer, a rather different picture emerges. Far from being a ...

The human body is an incredible structure of balance, precision, and evolution. While most parts grow and change, a few are built to last from day one. From the moment we’re born, organs, bones, ...