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

Medicine & Technology Oct 06, 2023

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

Oct 04, 2023

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

Sep 15, 2023

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

Sep 07, 2023

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?

Sep 01, 2023

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

Aug 19, 2023

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

Aug 18, 2023

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

Aug 03, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

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

Jul 24, 2023

Humans are likely to be taller. Continue reading to learn more.

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

Jul 18, 2023

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

Jul 11, 2023

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

Jul 05, 2023

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

Jul 04, 2023

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

Jun 24, 2023

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.