Reconstruction Done on Extinct Ape From 12 Million Years Ago That Is Crucial to Understanding Evolution

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.17.2023 02:13 AM

The extinct ape could have a vital role in the evolution of humans and great apes. Read to learn more.

‘Pretty Privilege’ Paradox: Psychologists Explain Why Life Is Easier for Attractive People

10.16.2023 06:20 AM

Researchers examine the phenomenon of “pretty privilege” where individuals deemed attractive are awarded with societal advantages. Read the article to find out more.

Analysis of 17,000 Years of Fish Fossil Reveals Rapid Evolution; Cichlid Species Seized Ecological Opportunity To Diversify

10.06.2023 05:15 AM

Study of fossils from Lake Victoria, Africa reveals that a group of fish diversified rapidly as the lake provided new ecological niches. Learn more about it in this article.

New ‘Assembly Theory’ Closes Gap Between Reductionist Physics, Darwinian Evolution, Physicist Says

10.06.2023 04:30 AM

A new theory offers a new lens for looking at physics, chemistry and biology. Continue reading to learn more about Assembly Theory.

Homosexual Behavior Common in 1,500 Species for Social Bonding and Conflict Reduction

10.04.2023 12:50 PM

A study reveals that homosexual behavior is widespread in animals, especially male same-sex acts in species with violent male rivalry. Continue reading to learn more.

Birds' Vocal Learning Abilities Tied to Their Intelligence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Brain Size

09.15.2023 06:44 AM

Birds possess vocal learning skills critical for language development just like humans. Continue reading to learn how it relates to their intelligence and brain size.

Ecometrics Approach Shows the Evolution of Mammalian Traits With Changing Environments, Sheds Light on Future Biodiversity Losses

09.07.2023 08:31 AM

A new study showed how mammals have evolved their traits with changing environments over time and unveiled the factors that contributed to biodiversity loss. Find out more about the research findings in this article.

Humans Almost Went Extinct Nearly 1 Million Years Ago: How Did 1,300 Survivors Shape Humanity's Evolutionary Path?

09.01.2023 04:07 AM

With only around 1,300 humans for over 100,000 years, this population bottleneck likely influenced the divergence of modern humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans. Read the article to learn more.

Camouflaged Predators of the Deep: Ultra-Black Eels' Evolutionary Strategy Revealed

08.19.2023 03:29 AM

Deep-sea eels evolve ultra-black skin to ambush their prey in dark, deep ocean where light cannot penetrate. Check out how they evolved in such manner that gives them an advantage in the wild.

Parasitic Fungus Engulfed Huge Spider With Spores Bursting From Its Back As Shown in Award-Winning Photo

08.18.2023 02:29 AM

A biologist highlights in an award-winning photo an exceptional event when a parasitic fungus engulfed a large spider. Check it out in this article.

Bees' Origin Traced Back 120 Million Years Ago to Ancient Supercontinent Gondwana, Rewriting Evolutionary History

08.03.2023 01:33 AM

New study shows that bees originated 120 million years earlier than previously believed, aligning with southern hemisphere plant group growth. Read the article to learn more.

235-Million-Year-Old Fossil Revealed New Armored Reptile Species That Sheds Light on Dinosaur Evolution

07.27.2023 02:51 AM

New armored reptile species, an archosaur fossil, links armor's evolution with dinosaurs and pterosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.

What Will Humans Look Like in 1000 Years

07.24.2023 11:40 AM

Humans are likely to be taller. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/M. Garde) What Will Humans Look Like in 1000 Years Humans are still evolving.

Early Humans Evolved to Have Curly Hair as Protection From the Heat of the Sun, Research Reveals

07.18.2023 07:25 AM

Curly hair in early humans offered protection from the sun's heat, conserved water, and potentially facilitated brain growth. Continue reading to learn more.

Children in Suffolk Village at Risk From Deadly Hemlock; Expert Explains How Plants Become Toxic

07.11.2023 06:00 AM

Plants become so toxic due to chemistry and evolution, according to an expert. Read on to learn more.

200,000-Year-Old Woodpecker Fossil Unearthed in Argentina During Excavation, Could Fill Gaps in Evolutionary Record

07.05.2023 08:30 AM

Woodpecker fossils in "staggering" condition were found during an excavation in Argentina. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Convergent Evolution? Study Reveals New Insights About the Evolutionary Tree

07.04.2023 10:30 AM

New research suggests that most of our evolutionary trees are misleading, and that convergent evolution might be more common than previously thought. Find out more about it in this article.

Ancient Horses Shed Extra Toes, Embracing the Single Solid Hoof Seen Today

06.24.2023 00:59 AM

The shape of the main toe in modern horses differs from that of their three-toed ancestors and may be related to ecological habitat or weight distribution. Continue reading to learn more.

Crabs Have Evolved at Least 5 Times in 250 Million Years; Crabbiness Lost in Repeated Evolution

06.15.2023 08:30 AM

We will never run out of crabs as they constantly evolve. Read to know the details about repeated evolution in crabs.

Prehistoric Human Ancestor 'Lucy' Could Have Stood Up Straight, Walked, Climbed Trees

06.14.2023 01:16 AM

While several researchers have been in consensus that Lucy was bipedal, a new study further supports this hypothesis. Read to learn more.

1.6 Billion-Year-Old Rock Reveals Primordial Steroids That Shed Light on Enigmatic Evolution of Single-Celled Organisms

06.08.2023 03:53 AM

An ancient rock yielded steroid compounds from 1.6 billion years ago, unlocking the evolution of eukaryotes and challenging the fossil record. Read the article to learn more.