Evolution
Monkeys May Recognize False Beliefs—Knocking Over Yet Another Pillar of Human Cognition
Apes may be aware of the minds of others—yet another remarkable finding about the cognitive abilities of non-human animals
These Tropical Fish Have Opioids in Their Fangs
The point isn’t to relieve pain—it’s to kill
Unlike Dolphins, Sea Otters That Use Tools Are Not Closely Related
Rock-bashing in otters is a very old behavior
What Really Made Primate Brains So Big?
A new study suggests that fruit, not social relationships, could be the main driver of larger brains
New Study Restructures the Dinosaur Family Tree
Detailed analysis of dino fossils suggests that <i>Tyrannosaurus</i> and its relatives may be on the wrong side of the tree
This Echolocating Dormouse Could Reveal the Origins of One of Nature’s Coolest Superpowers
Mice, moths and even humans use clicks and echoes to "see" the world around them
Flirtatious 100-Million-Year-Old Damselflies Found Frozen in Amber
Scientists are learning about how insects evolved from their ancient come-hither dance
What Dung Beetles Can Teach Us About Sexual Difference
When it comes to sex appeal, it's not all in your genes (it's also in your proteins!)
How Did Sabercats Use Those Outlandish Fangs?
We’ve barely scratched the surface of how this charismatic cat utilized its dental cutlery
At 1.6 Billion Years Old, These Fossils Could Be the Oldest Complex Life
Three types of ancient red algae-like fossils captivate scientists, but many questions remain
How Climate Helped Shape Your Nose
New research shows how the width of our nasal passages is literally shaped by the air we breathe
Why Do Male Birds Take on Larger Predators? Maybe Just to Impress the Ladies
Some mobbing behavior may be less about survival, and more about sexual selection
Why Is Itching So Contagious?
Scientists figure out how compulsive scratching spreads in mice, and maybe humans
Scientists Delve Into Neanderthal Dental Plaque to Understand How They Lived and Ate
The plaque that coated Neanderthal teeth is shedding new light on how our ancestors ate, self-medicated and interacted with humans
What Happens When an Archaeologist Challenges Mainstream Scientific Thinking?
The story of Jacques Cinq-Mars and the Bluefish Caves shows how toxic atmosphere can poison scientific progress
Scientists Think These Skulls May Be New Human Ancestor
Two fossils combine early human, Neanderthal features
Baboons Are Ruthless Reproducers
These monkeys do whatever it takes to pass on their genes, including killing others’ offspring
The Real Reason the Turtle Learned to Hide its Head Will Surprise You
Turtles retract their heads for protection, but new research suggests that ability evolved for an entirely different reason
This Hinged Skull Helps Dragonfish Eat Prey Bigger Than Its Head
Scientists have discovered the world's only group of fish that has this unbelievable ability
What Do Insects Do in Winter?
When winter comes, most bugs either migrate or time travel. But some get far more creative
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