Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

Animals survive in changing and unpredictable environments by not merely responding to new circumstances, but also, like ...

Scientists compared genomes from 154 animal species and found that land animals share genetic tricks for surviving outside ...

Female snakes can produce their offspring in several different ways. Many people assume that all snakes lay eggs, but the ...

New research has developed the first molecular ‘clock’ for common dolphins. It could be a game-changer for conservation.

The transition from aquatic to terrestrial life has been one of the most significant evolutionary challenges. This decisive ...

The ability of some animals to dynamically change color to match the brightness of their surroundings is one of nature's ...

On an October day in 2015, ecologist Meredith Root-Bernstein was watching a family of rare pigs at a Parisian zoo when something caught her eye. Intrigued, the scientist returned to the menagerie at ...

The animal kingdom showcases remarkable adaptations, particularly in the form of long tongues. From giraffes plucking leaves to giant anteaters lapping insects, these tongues are crucial for feeding, ...

On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species and transformed our understanding of life on Earth by ...

Indicator species are often the first to be affected by change in an ecosystem. Studying these sensitive animals helps scientists detect the effects of climate change and pollution early. Variable ...