Anonymity has become part of a lucrative brand for the artist Banksy, but records we unearthed prove his true identity and show the new name he used to travel to Ukraine.

Researchers at Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their "biological computer" made from living human brain cells to play Doom. They say it brings biological computers a step closer to ...

Scientists analyze fossils and vocal tract models to reconstruct what the languages of prehistoric humans may have sounded like.

A reader named Sam told me he has a problem. His Windows computers aren't playing nice with each other. Unlike his iPad and iPhone, they're never in sync.

For a quarter of a century, Banksy has created the impression that he can be anywhere, at any time, and go unnoticed. Searching for clues to his identity feels “like a treasure hunt,” said Ulrich ...

Children who grew up in the Chicago area had access to an abundance of television programs that were created here just for them.

By Cynthia Chris, City University of New York There is a long and storied history of nonhuman actors, from Luke, the dog of silent star Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, to the collies cast in the role of ...

Evolution is perhaps the most extraordinary story ever told—a tale spanning billions of years that connects every living thing on Earth through an intricate ...

Chimpanzees consistently choose crystals over ordinary rocks, suggesting a curiosity that may echo early humans.

Chimpanzees have a reputation for being aggressive, while bonobos are often seen as their peaceful counterparts. This ...