In a 1970 National Geographic feature, paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey—son of Louis and Mary Leakey—recounted his ...

From ancient apes to modern humans, this video breaks down the entire evolutionary timeline. Learn how hominids split from other great apes, when bipedalism began, and how species like Homo habilis, ...

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long period of childhood.

Early humans were not the feared masters of the savanna long imagined. On the contrary, some still served as meals for big ...

October 10, 2025 • Israel and Hamas are preparing for a hostage exchange as the first phase of the signed ceasefire deal. And, the Justice Department has indicted Letitia James after pressure from ...

October 11, 2025 • National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones. October 10, 2025 ...