Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...

Research was led by Shi Zhengli, a virologist known as the 'batwoman', who is best known for her work on coronaviruses at a ...

Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one ...

Arachnid evolution involved multiple land transitions, not just one. Spiders and scorpions evolved key traits through gene duplication.

Birds are inextricably linked to feathers, which allow them to fly, keep warm and put on dramatic displays. Feathers, however ...

AI has helped Australian conservationists rediscover a bird unseen for 30 years, exemplifying machine learning's role in ...

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

London Zoo is in the middle of a baby boom with the addition of six endangered small mammals. Two golden lion tamarin twins ...

For thousands of years, spoken language has set humans apart from all other species. The ability to convey complex ideas, describe experiences, and communicate across generations has played a crucial ...

In a lab at Rockefeller University in New York, a mouse squeaks. But this is no ordinary squeak. It is a strange, complex ...

New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...