Transmissible Tumor: How Did a Contagious Type of Cancer Change Our Evolutionary Perspective?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.24.2024 04:20 AM

Six animal species are known to carry transmissible forms of cancer, and researchers are mystified as to how cancer can become infectious. Read the article to learn more.

Newly Discovered Dinosaur Had Arms Smaller Than T. Rex, Raises Questions About Evolution of Abelisaurid Theropods

06.07.2024 00:47 AM

An apex predator from the late Cretaceous period was found to have ridiculously tiny appendages compared to its contemporaries. Find out more about it in this article.

Barber-Surgeons to AI: The Evolution of Dentistry and 'Tick' Begg’s Pioneering Role

06.04.2024 03:40 AM

Discover the journey of dentistry from Barber-Surgeons to AI. Uncover ‘Tick’ Begg’s role. Read now!”

Musankwa Sanyatiensis: New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Zimbabwe Sheds Light on Early Evolution

05.31.2024 03:42 AM

Discover Musankwa sanyatiensis, a new dinosaur species unearthed in Zimbabwe. Learn how this find sheds light on early dinosaur evolution. Read more!

Human Evolution Continues; Captivating Ways We Evolve That Could Lead to Generation of Individuals With Attractive Traits

05.28.2024 05:00 AM

Women often choose men who are tall and toned, and baldness may go extinct in the future. Continue reading to learn more about human evolution and how it could lead to a generation of hot individuals.

German Cockroach's Global Journey Decoded: Unveiling Evolution and Spread Secrets

05.21.2024 05:40 AM

Uncover the secrets behind the German cockroach's global journey. Learn about its evolution and spread in this fascinating study. Read more!

Size Plays a Role in Evolution; Small Organisms Have Advantage Over Big Counterparts

05.17.2024 04:30 AM

Small size allows animals to occupy a wide variety of niches and divide resources more precisely, giving them an advantage in evolution. Continue reading to learn more.

Blind Pinkish Fish Found in Underwater Cave in China May Hold the Answer to the Mysteries of Evolution

05.17.2024 03:49 AM

A new species of pink, eyeless creature discovered swimming in underground rivers in China could solve how cave animals evolve. Learn more about it in this article.

Earth's Magnetic Field Nearly Collapsed 600 Million Years Ago, Sparking Evolution of More Complex Life

05.03.2024 02:40 AM

Earth’s magnetic field briefly faltered and increased the oxygen in the planet, paving the way for the evolution of complex life. Continue reading to learn more.

Bats Show First Evidence of Parallel Evolution in Mammal Species in Real-Time [Study]

04.24.2024 04:50 AM

Bats in Solomon Island are reportedly showing signs of parallel evolution based on their sizes. Continue reading to learn more.

Human Evolution Is Not Only Driven by Climate Change, Competition Plays a Part Too [Study]

04.18.2024 03:22 AM

Competition affects human evolution, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more. Human Evolution Is Not Only Driven By Climate Change, Competition Plays a Part Too [Study] (Photo : Wikimedia Commons/Stadtpflaenzchen) Several factors affect human evolution.

Fossil Record of Dinosaurs and Mammals Challenges Bergmann’s Rule, Debunks Role of Latitude as Predictor of Body Size Diversity

04.15.2024 05:10 AM

A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.

First Nitrogen-Fixing Organelle Discovered in a Marine Alga, Provides Insight on the Role of Symbiotic Interactions to Evolution of Chloroplast and Mitochondria

04.12.2024 04:40 AM

An international team of researchers describes the first known nitrogen-fixing organelle within a eukaryotic cell. Continue reading the article to learn more.

4 Fossils From the Jurassic Era Offer New Insight About Human Ears, Teeth Evolution

04.11.2024 03:16 AM

Two new studies offer new insight into the evolution history of mammaliaforms. Continue reading to learn more.

Human Extinction: How Plummeting Birth Rates Threaten Our Species' Existence

04.04.2024 00:30 AM

Human birth rates are projected to plummet within 25 years, potentially impacting humanity's long-term survival. Read this article to learn more about humans' likelihood of extinction.

What Can Whale Menopause Tell About Human Evolution? New Study Sheds Light on This Evolutionary Enigma

03.17.2024 23:18 PM

Recent research suggests that menopause in whales may offer an evolutionary advantage, potentially paralleling benefits observed in human females. Read the article for more details.

Living Fossils Offer Fundamental Demonstration of Evolutionary Process [Study]

03.14.2024 08:54 AM

A new study about pointy-nosed fish showed the first solid evidence of how biological mechanisms can explain the status of "living fossils." Continue reading to learn more.

Mammals’ Predatory Ancestors Developed Killer Instinct That Drove Evolutionary Success, Study Suggests

02.28.2024 04:00 AM

A recent study suggests that the evolutionary success of the first colossal predators on land was driven by their need to hone their skills as killers. Check this article to learn more.

Snakes Evolve 3 Times Faster Than Lizards [Study]

02.23.2024 07:23 AM

Snakes become successful in the Animal kingdom due to their speed of evolution. Continue reading to learn more.

Evolutionary Puzzle: Understanding Why Humans Lack Gills Despite Their Fish Ancestry

02.20.2024 05:58 AM

About 375 million years ago, Tiktaalik, a fish with lobed fins and gills, pioneered land exploration, yet modern humans lack gills. Explore why do we not have gills despite evolving from fish.

Mummified Animals in the 1800s Used To Study Evolution and Transformation, But Claims Weren’t Proven True

02.20.2024 04:50 AM

The debate regarding whether animals could become new species was on fire even before Charles Dawin published his acclaimed book. Read to learn more.