What is the scientific name for modern day humans?

The scientific name for modern-day humans is Homo sapiens. The genus name "Homo" refers to the human lineage, while "sapiens" translates to "wise" or "intelligent" in Latin. This specific species classification is applied to modern humans due to our distinct anatomical and behavioral characteristics, including upright posture, bipedal locomotion, large brain size, and complex social organization. Homo sapiens is the only surviving species of the genus Homo, and our scientific name reflects our unique cognitive abilities and evolutionary position within the animal kingdom.