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Whether humans are still evolving biologically depends—and doesn’t—on which humans you ask.

Computational biologist Katie Pollard describes key parts of our DNA that distinguish us from other apes.

Cliff Tabin defines the new field of "evo devo" and some of the groundbreaking discoveries he and others have made.

Carl Zimmer looks at 10 significant recent advances in evolution studies.

Paleoanthropologist Rick Potts believes modern humans were adapted to change itself, as he explains in this interview.

Icky and itchy, yes, but lice hold important clues to our evolution in their DNA.

Explore the origin of our solar system and the start of life itself, how head lice figure in human evolution, and more.

How did molecules first make the leap from non-living to living? An English chemist may have solved part of the mystery.

One hundred and fifty years later, scientists decode nature's greatest mysteries—a two-hour special.

Last Human Standing: Many human species once shared the globe. Why do we alone remain?

For 150 years, pop culture has offered distorted images of our ancestors.

See if you can tell what four similar-looking embryos will become, and watch each develop.

Paleoartist Viktor Deak works from casts of fossil skulls to put faces to Turkana Boy and other ancient hominids.

In this audio slide show, filmmaker Graham Townsley describes what it takes to bring ancient hominids to life.

In this interactive, see how closely parts of your body match those in other animals, from sharks to fruit flies.

When it comes to emotional intelligence, bonobos put the human world to shame.

To understand human evolution, anthropologist Brian Hare is studying one of our close primate relatives, bonobos.

From flu to food—hear five researchers discuss how evolution affects your day-to-day life.

Hear from five people who may change the way you think about Darwin and the world around you.

In a conflict about the teaching of evolution, journalist Laurie Lebo found herself at odds with her own family.