Evolution is a central biological process that explains the diversity of life on Earth. It is driven by natural selection, ...

Scientists confirm that orcas and dolphins have lost the ability to return to dry land due to irreversible evolutionary ...

Evolutionary biologist Nathan H. Lents details how animal relationships can offer perspective on sexual diversity, social ...

Some animals have barely changed over millions of years, surviving mass extinctions and climate shifts without evolving much! From ancient sharks to prehistoric reptiles, discover nature’s ultimate ...

Bats in the noctilionoid group, like Darwin’s finches, have evolved an impressive variety of jaw and tooth adaptations to ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central ...

Scientists have uncovered a key mechanism in jellyfish embryos that provides new insights into how the body plan of these ...

Most life on Earth relies on the sun’s energy for survival, but what about organisms in the deep sea that live beyond the ...

Life isn't always a beach for Phillip Island's beloved penguins, who have been found to divorce their partners and find a new mate if they aren't satisfied with the number of young filling the ...

A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...

Primates practice different mating styles but empowered females help create harmonious families. Humans could learn from them ...

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery was in the news recently, after it was announced that the museum plans to invest about $10.5 million into its north Dayton facility, which will update, replace and ...