Until now, it’s been very hard for scientists to establish a detailed timeline of the early evolution of bacteria.
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Oviraptorosaurs are weird dinosaurs, which look a bit like flightless birds. But these ancient animals aren’t just funny looking fossils. As my team’s new research shows, they can help us understand how…
The question of whether viruses are alive or dead is a controversial one in science.
Multilevel selection is a controversial concept originally proposed by Darwin. A new study found evidence for it in the wild in a group of marmots scientists have been observing for more than 60 years.
A decade of fieldwork is revealing how one of biology’s fundamental principles works in real time.
Advances in technology are making it easier to explore this question.
Environmental stress in evolution can be reframed as a powerful engine of innovation, not simply a barrier to survival.
Males and females differing in body size is a common outcome of sexual selection.
The bone fragments belong to an extinct species of human who lived 1.4 million years ago.
There has been much debate over the years as to exactly how “Lucy” walked.
Evolution walks a tightrope between body size and cancer prevalence
Human minds were shaped in a different world to the one we live in today.
A better brain might help an animal find more mates, have more sex, and eventually have more babies.
If evolution had taken a different turn, nature would be missing some colours.
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability, a new study pushes back.
The neck’s vitality and vulnerability are rooted in a quirky evolutionary history.
Researchers have discovered that massive beaks and strong bites hinder the velocity of beak movement in songbirds. The musical differences that result may have consequences for evolution.
The findings echo Charles Darwin’s research with finches nearly two centuries ago.
A new study shows that simply knowing we are being watched can unconsciously heighten our awareness of other people’s gaze.
Wallace’s legacy extends far beyond evolution. He is one of the world’s earliest global environmentalists.
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