“The human foot is one of the most complex masterpieces of evolution, a work of art in biomechanics: not only it allows us to walk, run and jump, but it is also a true witness of our past and our ...

One of the biggest questions in human evolution asks why humans became habitually bipedal about 7 million years ago. Most of our primate cousins do well walking quadrupedally and switch to two legs ...

A big difference between humans and other apes is the ability to stride easily on two feet. A new analysis of fossil bones shows that adaptations for bipedal walking go back 7 million years.

The World Health Organisation notes that in 2020, 619 million people worldwide suffered from lower back pain. Globally, lower ...

Scientists uncover fossils suggesting Sahelanthropus tchadensis, a 7-million-year-old ancestor, could walk upright. Could ...

There’s unique, and then there’s the pangolin. These incredible creatures resemble something from prehistoric times with their protective suit of armor. However, it isn’t just how they look that sets ...