Archaeologists in Poland uncovered two massive tombs hidden within megalithic structures often referred to as “Polish ...

Mammals keep evolving into anteaters, eating only ants and termites, at least 12 times since the age the dinosaurs.

Experts and novices alike hunt for specimens that could change our understanding of evolution – and all only a short day trip from Melbourne ...

One of the most important steps in the evolution of modern mammals was the development of highly sensitive hearing. The middle ear of mammals, with an eardrum and several small bones, allows us to ...

The sense of smell is vital for animals, as it helps them find food, protect themselves from predators and interact socially. An international research team led by Dr. Quentin Martinez and Dr. Eli ...

Background: The Immunoglobulin Kappa Constant (IGKC) gene encodes the constant region of the immunoglobulin kappa light chain, a crucial component of antibodies. Despite its important biological role, ...

If you’ve always thought echidnas and platypuses were distant cousins who went their separate ways on land and water, think again. A single fossilized arm bone, found in a remote corner of ...

Skiing has a long history, and so do the planks we strap ourselves to and slide across snow. From the early days of nomadic Central Asian hunter-gatherers traveling cross-country on skis, to the long ...

Linda Shearwin receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Frank Grützner does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...

The world is home to an astonishing diversity of life, including approximately 6,500 species of mammals that thrive across all of nature’s landscapes. Some, like the Etruscan shrew, are so tiny they ...