Some experts believe that we are becoming less intelligent and losing some cognitive capabilities.
Humans are not the only species to offer assistance to someone who is in the process of giving birth.
Humans alone were responsible for the extinction of the Tasmanian Tiger, new research has found.
Will evolution take its course or are we destined to become a product of our own ambitions ?
Sir David Attenborough has expressed his concerns over Earth's ever increasing human population.
Harvard University researchers believe it may soon be possible to regenerate human organs.
A new antenna will help researchers determine if cell phone radiation poses a health risk to humans.
Jiroemon Kimura is officially the oldest living human being at an incredible 115 years of age.
A student investigating ways to help turtles cross the road has revealed the dark side of human nature.
A new study has suggested that human hands may have evolved in a way that enables us to punch better.
A prominent scientist believes that human cloning will become commonplace within a few decades.
The population of apes are now so tame that they are posing a risk to both tourists and residents.
A human rights organisation has called for the complete ban of autonomous robotic weapon platforms.
According to new research humans aren't the only species to experience apprehensions about midlife.
Violinst Ben Lee has gained the title after playing Flight of the Bumblebee at 15 notes per second.
A new study has suggested that we may have passed the peak of our intellectual capabilities.
Rats use their whiskers to help sense the world around them - could the same thing work for humans ?
An elephant in Korea has learned how to imitate human speech with words such as 'hello' and 'good'.
Scientists have identified a beluga whale capable of producing eerily human-like vocalizations.
Giant insects have been featured in science fiction films for years, but how big can they actually get ?