Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, according to a new study.

Modern humans reached Northwestern Europe earlier than we thought, and in a much colder environment, researchers say.

Less than two hours' drive from Rome, bears still roam the woods. New maps aim to promote coexistence between endangered bears and people.

The stronger your ancestral family ties, the more likely you are to hold right-wing cultural policy preferences, research finds.

Refugees from Ukraine could boost Europe's economy, but countries receiving them will likely face significant costs in the short term.

Pulses are a climate-friendly source of protein, but research finds that people lack awareness of this category of food.

Shorter than expected heights among Europe's earliest farmers indicate that the switch from primarily hunting, gathering, and foraging to farming may have had negative health effects.

In this interview, an immigration policy scholar answers questions about Europe's relatively warm reception of Ukrainian refugees.

New research that indicates humans may have arrived in Europe much earlier than previously thought also raises some intriguing questions.

Researchers sequenced the genome of 442 Viking Age bone fragments from all over Europe. The Vikings may not have been quite as Nordic as we thought.