Over the past half century, researchers have established that birds evolved from dinosaurs: specifically, the theropods, the ...

Asking ‘what is life?’ is a good way to start arguments in science. As a recent informal poll suggests, no two individuals ...

Not every animal is optimized for survival, and some evolutionary designs come with major disadvantages. Certain species suffer from traits that limit mobility, defense, reproduction, or adaptability.

The vaginal microbiome, a complex ecosystem inhabited by diverse microbial communities, plays a pivotal role in maintaining reproductive health and protecting against infections. Recent advancements ...

At the time of her death, she was surrounded by Kyoto University's Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior ...

A devastating ice age wiped out most marine life, yet new research reveals how this ancient disaster unexpectedly paved the ...

A uniquely preserved ichthyosaur from the Pliensbachian period helps resolve when a major evolutionary shift occurred among ...

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce ...

A “natural history” approach to space exploration would take into account instead developments in the fields of physics, ...

Black-bulb yam’s mimicry tricks birds into spreading its berrylike clones. The plant's novel strategy helps it spread without ...

Why does consciousness exist? This question lies at the heart of my book, A Philosophy for the Science of Animal ...

Bonds between same-sex individuals help apes and monkeys to manage conflict and strengthen alliances, especially in dry ...