Galápagos plants show repeated evolution and emerging species, emphasizing evolution’s flexibility and active role today.

Exactly how did birds evolve from dinosaurs? It’s a mystery that has been with us for more than 150 years, and ...

National parks are a great way to see unique landscapes and diverse wildlife. From the U.S. to Asia, these are the best ones ...

When our distant ancestors first traded nomadic life for farming, villages, and permanent homes, you might assume that the ...

From the needle-like bill of a hummingbird to the rainbow arc of a keel-billed toucan, bird beaks are marvels of evolution. Each shape is a perfect match for a bird’s diet, habitat, and lifestyle.

A massive study of ancient and modern DNA from thousands of West Eurasian people has identified nearly 500 genetic variants ...

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes. By Carl ...

Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production People with red hair who have put up with teasing or “fiery” stereotypes may ...

A massive study of ancient DNA from nearly 16,000 people across more than 10,000 years in West Eurasia reveals that natural selection has shaped modern human genomes far more than previously thought.

This kea parrot wasn't going to let a broken beak slow him down and he used it to gain respect from the rest of the flock.

Tom has a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Oxford and his interests range from immunology and microscopy to the philosophy of science.View full profile Tom has a master’s degree ...