New findings reveal the geological age, context, and anatomy of hominin fossils discovered at the Ledi-Geraru Research Project in Ethiopia. Although scientists have uncovered much of the story of ...

New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.

This year’s “Halloween fireballs” are stunning to watch, but scientists say they may carry a warning from space.

Asteroids, comets, and clouds contain complex organic molecules that form in space and might have kickstarted life on Earth ...

The Origins Federation Conference gathered researchers across disciplines in the search for how life began on Earth—and maybe elsewhere ...