The questions of how humankind came to be, and whether we are alone in the universe, have captured imaginations for millennia ...

Scientists have discovered which animal was the first to branch off from our collective common ancestor. For years, debate had raged over whether the first to diverge was the sea sponge or the comb ...

From the mighty blue whale to the humble baker's yeast, scientists have barely begun to understand the vast genetic diversity ...

All life on Earth can be traced back to a Last Universal Common Ancestor, or LUCA. A study suggests that this organism likely lived on Earth only 400 million years after its formation. Further ...

Construction is set to begin soon on a new complex to replace the former Tree of Life Synagogue. The new building will hold a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: All life on Earth can be traced back to a Last ...