Explore the Human Science section of The Pulse for insights into human biology, behavior and adaptation in a changing world.
For decades, the story of our origins seemed almost settled. Modern humans appeared around 300,000 years ago. Before that, other human species walked the Earth. The…
A true indicator of overall good health has been revealed. Our bodies regularly speak to us in a wide range of “languages.” Listening to the softly…
The dunes had been battered for days. Winter storms tore across Scotland’s east coast with unseasonably harsh force. Wind clawed at the sand. High tides dragged…
A team of scientists has discovered a button in our brains that drastically affects our sleep patterns. As a species that evolved from the ape-like beings…
A team of experts has discovered a new form of life that may forever reshape how our bodies operate. As time moves on, our collective understanding…
The family tree for the whole of humankind may be a whole lot different from what we thought. Evolutionists believe we’ve mapped humans back six or…
Most people think loneliness is just a feeling. Something emotional. Something temporary. A quiet weekend. A phase after a breakup. A period of distance. But scientists…
At 18, something magical seems to happen. You are called an adult. You can vote. You can move out. You can sign contracts and make life…
You like to think you make decisions logically and that you see danger, process it, and then react. But what if your brain is picking up…
Bacteria are usually seen as boring. Tiny blobs. Always blamed for infections. Not exactly the stars of science. But here comes the surprise: bacteria are secretly…
In recent years, technology has started following a trajectory towards personal devices. This is an interesting direction, considering how early computers were limited to public spaces…
The Amazon has always been an interesting place. It has a plethora of different species and even a little red fruit that many people around the…
In a world awash with foods that are jam-packed with significant health benefits, turmeric is a golden spice that may help you say goodbye to brain…
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