The word ‘soccer’ remains at the heart of one of the most enduring, if comparatively low-key and petty fronts of the culture war.

The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of SARS ...

Ever wondered where your favorite lingo really comes from? From ancient phrases to pop culture catchphrases, here's the origin of slang words that are popular now. What’s the origin of slang ...

What was once another shortened way to call a friend "brother," the word "bruh" is now being used widely, especially by Gen Alpha kids, to address parents, express sadness, frustration, happiness ...

Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.

In his 2004 book Word Myths: Debunking Linguistic Urban Legends ‚ word enthusiast David Wilton wrote that he was skeptical of Just Born’s claim, because the United States Patent and Trademark Office ...

Behind-the-scenes videos of scientists and Smithsonian collections exploring human origins. Focus includes climate change, observation skills, research careers, and more.