Studying human evolution involves piecing together scattered clues about how we survived against tough odds. One of the ...

Around 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field underwent a chaotic shift that temporarily weakened the planet’s natural ...

As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet, scientists have discovered that some animals are evolving to survive — and even thrive — in plastic-polluted environments. Certain species are ...

Understanding the material basis of adaptive evolution has been a central goal in biology dating back to at least the time of ...

During a brief but dramatic chapter in Earth's history about 41,000 years ago, the planet’s magnetic field nearly collapsed.

A study has constructed an unprecedented pangenome map of wild and cultivated rice, and decoded the genetic architecture and ...

Scientists conducted a study on chimpanzee DNA and found evidence of genetic adaptation to infectious diseases.

Seals survive pregnancy under extreme conditions. Their biology could improve IVF, diabetes care, and birth safety.

Imagine a world where the very ground beneath your feet dictates your chances of survival. For the snowshoe hare and the ...

Agentic AI has the potential lifecycle to upgrade automation dramatically, but I'm not convinced RPA vendors are paving the ...

The results indicate that having a wider pelvis reduces the risk of complications during birth, but results in slower walking ...

Genetic insights into the Fulani people not only illuminate their biological history but also enrich our understanding of ...