Chew on this: our early ancestors chowed down on more than fruits and leaves, they also fed on grasses, roots, and grazing animals, scientists announced today

Around 50 million people caught diseases transmitted by animals between 2000 and 2005. And that number is rising, a study suggests.

Even though our eyes constantly flit around, we perceive a coherent scene. Scientists have identified what could be the brain circuit responsible for the steady view.

Researchers find that tattooed areas are less sensitive to touch than non-tattooed areas.

The flexible arm can deliver tools into spots where construction could not previously be automated.

This artifact originates from a Neolithic lake-dweller settlement in Switzerland.