The brains of birds, reptiles, and mammals evolved independently, reveal two recent studies. These findings revolutionize our ...

The evolution of marine mammals has reached a fascinating, and somewhat irreversible, point. Dolphins and orcas, once ...

and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of brain evolution and demonstrate that ...

Feb. 26, 2025 — It's not what you do, it's how readily you do it. Rapid evolutionary change might have more to do with how easily a key innovation can be gained or lost rather than with the ...

Dinosaur extinction shaped fruit evolution, influencing diets and ecosystems, including those of human ancestors.

A popular model of evolution concludes that it was incredibly unlikely for humanity to evolve on Earth, and that ...

Learn why larger animals have more cancer risk and how unique creatures could inspire future cancer treatments for humans.

Officially mapped in 1863, but in effect for millions of years, Wallace's Line has maintained two distinct animal kingdoms on ...

Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.

Intelligent male mosquitofish mate more, suggesting intelligence and brainpower evolved partly for reproduction, not just ...