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We May Not Be Part Neanderthal After All
Common ancestry, rather than interbreeding, could account for genetic similarities between humans and Neanderthals.
5 Myths About the Ancient Olympics
Although shrouded in myth, the ancient Olympics were surprisingly similar to the modern Olympic Games.
Mars and Martian Mania: A Brief History
As NASA’s rover Curiosity continues the quest to find life on Mars, explore five key events that piqued the public interest in the Red Planet.
Multiple Lines of Early Humans Coexisted in Africa, Study Suggests
Our most direct ancestors weren’t alone 2 million years ago, newly discovered fossils from Kenya indicate.
5 Sports That Haven’t Made It Into the Olympics (Yet)
They may have tons of fans and participants around the world, but these sports still aren’t part of the ultimate international competition.
9 Things You May Not Know About Lizzie Borden
Explore nine fascinating facts about Lizzie Borden, who 120 years ago may or may not have taken an ax and given her parents lethal whacks.
‘Women and Children First’? On Sinking Ships, It’s Every Man for Himself
Despite the chivalry seen aboard Titanic, men usually fare better than women when marine disasters strike.
Shortcuts to the Gold: 9 Cheaters in Olympic History
Although Olympians pledge to celebrate “the true spirit of sportsmanship,” explore nine instances when athletes tried to deceive their way to the top.
Tomb of Ancient Mayan Prince Discovered in Mexico
Researchers excavating the Maya settlement of Uxul, buried deep within the jungle, have uncovered the final resting place of a young prince.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Summer Olympics
As athletes from 205 countries gather for the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Games, explore 10 surprising facts about the Summer Olympics.
5 Strange Olympic Sports You Won’t See at the 2012 London Games
As the 2012 Summer Olympic Games get underway in London, explore five bizarre Olympic sports that haven’t been seen since the early 20th century.
Remembering Sally Ride, Space Pioneer
Take a look back at the incredible career of astronaut Sally Ride, who died Monday at age 61.
The Birth of Satellite TV, 50 Years Ago
On the 50th anniversary of the first live transatlantic television feed beamed by Telstar, revisit the historic broadcast of July 23, 1962.
