Humans

Planet Hollywood

Avital Binshtock | Posted 12.03.2009 | Entertainment


Avital Binshtock

A common theme runs through several films slated to hit theaters soon: the earth and its fate. "Take heed," the filmmakers seem to be saying, "or these will be our struggles."

"Day at the Museum"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


Jerry Zezima

I didn't spend a night at the museum for two good reasons: It closed at 5:45 p.m. and I am not, for better or for worse, Ben Stiller.

Book Review: Not A Chimp: The Hunt to Find the Genes That Make Us Human

Dan Agin | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living


Dan Agin

Some people argue that humans are merely crazy apes, but the counter-argument, that humans and apes are dramatically different, is not easily dismissed. So, how different are we from other animals?

I, the Kitty

Robin Lakoff | Posted 09.05.2009 | Living


Robin Lakoff

Science is the activity they're most smug about -- the proof, I gather, that humans are logical and rational, the epitome of smart.

Our Infinite Capacity for Self-Deception

Tony Schwartz | Posted 04.14.2009 | Living


Tony Schwartz

Companies are only as evolved as the leaders who run them, and the people who work for them. What got us here won't get us where we need to go.

Organs Humans Don't Need

ABC News | LAURA SPINNEY | Posted 05.30.2008 | Living


Vestigial organs are parts of the body that once had a function but are now more-or-less useless. Probably the most famous example is the appendix, th...

Researchers: Human Evolution Is Speeding Up

AP | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living


Science fiction writers have suggested a future Earth populated by a blend of all races into a common human form. In real life, the reverse seems to b...