A new analysis argues that this daily work of processing and cooking food helped reshape human bodies and social life. It explores how fire, tools, and cooperation driven by women changed humans’ ...

The oldest physical remains of sewn clothing have been discovered in an Oregon cave, representing a vital turning point in the development of human culture.

Dashiell Hammett mentioned Sam Spade's jutting chin in the opening sentence of his novel, "The Maltese Falcon." Spade's chin ...

An FBI investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County, Ga., was initiated by a lawyer who aided President Trump's unsuccessful efforts to overturn that election, an unsealed affidavit says.

In South Africa, paleontology has been dominated by white people. Lazarus Kgasi is changing that dynamic — and coloring in ...

A ‘NOVA’ special examines the question of canine communication—and whether the internet’s viral ‘button dogs’ have any actual ...

Two new shows will debut this weekend on PBS following the end of the long-running "PBS News Weekend" program, which aired its last episode earlier this month due to a loss of federal funding. The ...

PBS will premiere separate programs on science and foreign affairs next weekend after shutting the doors on its Saturday and Sunday breaking newscasts because of the federal government's cut of $1.1 ...

The closure of the nonprofit responsible for funding public media organizations such as PBS and NPR has left some wondering how local stations, like GBH and WBUR in Massachusetts, might be affected.

After more than half a century in operation, the nonprofit responsible for funding public media giants NPR and PBS will dissolve following millions in budget cuts spurred by the Trump administration.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has voted to dissolve after nearly 60 years. The decision was prompted by a complete cut of federal funding and sustained political attacks. While PBS and ...

Many are wondering what lies ahead for PBS and NPR after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) voted to end its non-profit organization, meaning public broadcasting is losing millions of ...