Ever since Charles Darwin detailed the mechanism of evolution by means of natural selection in 1859, scientists have had a ...

How clans form and evolve within human societies has been modeled using a simple computer model developed by a RIKEN ...

Cultural evolution is the change over time of non-biological aspects of human society. The process is loosely analogous to biological evolution, although does not necessarily involve Darwinian ...

While the idea of robot cultures remains nascent, the authors argue that its recognition is crucial for the ethical integration of robots into society. They envision a future where robots with ...

A study suggests long scalp hair evolved as an adaptation to heat and later gained cultural significance. Researchers ...

Until now, this type of mimicry was thought to be unique to humans. Imitation of intransitive actions – those without specific goals – has long been a cornerstone of human cultural evolution. From ...

Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents details how animal relationships can offer perspective on sexual diversity, social ...

Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ... the year brought us closer to understanding ancient human relatives and origins ...

The future lies not in identifying people but in ensuring they are human. Hence, it is crucial to explore why proving humanness is more relevant than ever and how new methods are emerging to meet ...

For more than 15 years, the scientists had been digging in these mountains, searching for clues to some of the deepest mysteries of human evolution: When did Homo sapiens arrive here?

Imitation of goal-less intransitive actions is a cornerstone of human cultural evolution. A large part of human culture comprises the transmission of technical skills, usually involving tools. Another ...