Evolution
How the Giraffe Got Its Long Neck: It Happened in Spurts
New fossils resolve this lengthy debate
A Letter About Darwin’s Belief in God Just Sold for Nearly $200,000
Just 41 words long, it provides a missing link for historians who have long wondered what the naturalist thought about religion
Ancient Cats Drove Ancient Dogs to Extinction
The rivalry runs deep
Here’s Why Chimps and Humans Look So Different
Thank genes for the lack of family resemblance.
Domestication Seems to Have Made Dogs a Bit Dim
Thanks to their relationship with us, dogs are less adept at solving tricky puzzles than their wolf relatives
New Species of Ancient Dolphin Shows How the Animals Moved From Seas to Rivers
The newly discovered fossil gives scientists a fresh glimpse into the evolution of ocean life
Putting Eyeballs on Billboards Might Help Stop Crime
The feeling of being watched makes human change their behavior, even if it comes from a poster.
Gliding Spiders Found Falling From Tropical Trees
Flat-bodied spiders that live in the rainforest strike a Superman pose to take control of their free-falls
Watch a Robot Evolve
It's the mother of all robots
Humans Evolved to Be Moved by Art
New research shows that while people respond to art for very different reasons, the ability to be moved in the first place is universal
What’s the Difference Between Poisonous and Venomous Animals?
The first known venomous frogs, discovered in Brazil, raise some basic questions about toxic biology
The Science Behind Dogs' Goofy Greetings
Why do dogs go nuts when their owners get home? The answers lie in their DNA and brains
Bully or Bystander? It Could Be in the Genes
New study says bullying may be nature, not nurture
How Elephants and Songbirds Are Helping Humans Communicate
In this Generation Anthropocene podcast, social animals show scientists how to trace our evolution and improve interactions
Why Mammals Have a Monopoly On Milk
It all started with an egg
The Scopes Trial Redefined Science Journalism and Shaped It to What It Is Today
Ninety years ago a Tennessee man stood trial for teaching evolution, a Smithsonian archives collection offers a glimpse into the rich backstory
Hovering Hawkmoths Slow Down Their Brains to See in the Dark
The insects’ night vision appears to be finely tuned to the movement of their flower food sources
Yes, Lions Will Hunt Humans if Given the Chance
The tragic attack at a South AFrican park serves as a reminder that lions are predators and humans are prey
Chimpanzees Can Learn to Cook
Given a microwave-like tool, chimpanzees become chefs
The 'Hellboy' Dinosaur, a New Cousin of Triceratops, Is Fossil Royalty
The horned dinosaur wears a built-in crown and offers evidence of many more undiscovered species in North America
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