All modern maize descends from a hybrid created just over 5,000 years ago in central Mexico, researchers have discovered.

"...llamas, when managed by Indigenous herders, are accelerating soil fertility and plant succession."

Indigenous peoples are still feeling the economic shock of the mass slaughter of North American bison in the late 1800s, a new study shows.

Indigenous knowledge "must be respected just as much as the scientific information developed largely by scientists in wealthier countries."

A look back to the 19th century puts contemporary cultural appropriation of Indigenous spiritual practices and healing in context.

The remains of an ancient human female suggests some modern Alaska Natives still live where their ancestors did 3,000 years ago.

Research with Indigenous communities in Ecuador reveals that up to 32 species of harlequin frog aren't actually extinct.

European colonial forces targeted an Indigenous group in Uruguay, the Charrúa, for elimination. Now, ancient DNA offers a link back.

Researchers propose a path for reckoning with Indigenous sovereignty and U.S. public lands through place names in national parks.

"Native people have been pushing sports teams to stop using Native 'themed' mascots for decades. Our findings suggest that more needs to be done."