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New archeological evidence suggests that what may have kept our early ancestors alive were their grandparents. Biological anthropologist Dr. Rachel Caspari joins us.

According to the United States Census, there are more single fathers than ever before. Why the cultural shift?

A new study has traced the origins of language to ancient South Africa, implying that there’s one starting place for modern language. So what were the first words? We talk with Mark Pagel, professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Reading.

This week, we have facts about seahorses. Father’s Day takes on special significance when it’s the dad who gets pregnant and gives birth, as does this unusual fish species.

This week, facts about Peking Man. Sixty years ago this week, his fossil remains boarded a train in China, never to be seen again.