26 articles tagged with "evolution"
New research suggests that human ancestors experienced significant jumps in body size rather than a steady increase, particularly around 2–2.5 million years ago.
Recent research suggests that mammals have untapped regenerative abilities, contradicting long-held views that such capabilities were lost through evolution.
A novel technique has been developed to trace the evolutionary history of strawberries, revealing their complex origins through genetic analysis.
Recent fossil findings provide new insights into the evolution of tetrapods, revealing how ancient crocodile-like predators adapted to life on land.
A new study delves into the evolution of ancient light-sensing proteins, aiming to uncover their biological significance and potential applications in various fields.
A recent study from Rutgers University indicates that urban rodents are evolving resistance to common pest control poisons, complicating extermination efforts.
A recent study indicates that migratory predators could play a role in the evolution of species located thousands of kilometers apart, even without direct interaction.
Research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society highlights the role of citizen science in understanding parental care behaviors in harvestmen spiders.
Research indicates that millipedes may have first emerged on land around 460 million years ago, significantly earlier than the arrival of vertebrates.
A recent study published in Nature explores the mechanisms of cellular adhesion, offering potential insights into the origins of animal life on Earth.
A recent international study suggests that shame, often seen in a negative light, may actually serve important evolutionary functions.
Recent research on hagfish fossils provides important insights into the evolutionary trends of eye simplification in vertebrates, revealing a gradual loss of eye complexity.
Research from Ruhr University Bochum reveals unique features of sea squirts' nervous systems, enhancing our understanding of the evolutionary connection between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Recent research sheds light on the evolutionary lineage of viruses, suggesting a shared ancestry among all life forms.
A new fossil species related to the axolotl has been discovered in Mexico, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary history of these unique salamanders.
The evolutionary journey of blood cells across various animal species showcases remarkable differences and adaptations, reflecting their diverse lineages.
A new study explores the complex evolution of Neanderthals in Europe, highlighting the impact of climatic changes.
Recent discoveries of tiny fossils in 1.7-billion-year-old mud in Darwin, Australia, offer valuable insights into the evolution of complex organisms.
A recent study indicates that while social mammals tend to live longer, the lifespan benefits plateau in larger groups, as published in Ecology and Evolution.
A recent study by Christian Couch at the University of Florida explores the co-evolution of hawkmoths and flowering plants, shedding light on their complex relationship.
Recent discoveries of ancient fossils, dating back 567 million years, provide valuable insights into the evolution of diverse animal life on Earth.
A comprehensive evolutionary study sheds light on the independent development of skin bones in reptiles, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for centuries.
A recent study sheds light on how eukaryotes, including multicellular organisms, thrived in oxygenated seafloors for hundreds of millions of years, enhancing our understanding of evolution.
A virtual reality game allows players to embody the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps, providing an engaging way to learn about evolution, developed by Utrecht University researchers.
A recent discovery in Spain has unveiled the best-preserved stegosaur skull ever found in Europe, shedding light on the evolution of these iconic dinosaurs.
Recent discoveries of cut marks on 1.6 million-year-old bones indicate that early humans engaged in complex behaviors regarding food acquisition and consumption.