The three-dimensional shape of a protein can be used to resolve deep, ancient evolutionary relationships in the tree of life, ...

The discovery of two ancient fossils shows early mollusks were more complex and diverse than previously thought. Researchers ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering ...

Biologists at UC Davis have uncovered a fascinating genetic mechanism in walnut trees, allowing them to alternate between ...

Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees ...

The festive White House Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's holiday decorations is “Season of Peace and Light.” Photo by Anna Moneymaker. From the “most famous” (a ...

Shares of online gambling company Evolution AB fell the most in three years after the UK Gambling Commission opened a review of the firm’s operations. The British agency opened a review of ...

From ancient pagan rituals to modern-day celebrations, the Christmas tree has evolved into a cherished symbol of hope, joy, and togetherness. Its evergreen branches, twinkling lights, and ...

But another obvious difference is that somewhere along the evolutionary path, humans lost most of their body hair. When you’re bundling up in wool sweaters and down comforters to get through the ...

Their evolution has long been a mystery to palaeontologists, but an extraordinary, enormous and near-complete skull is helping us uncover an obscure episode in the evolutionary history of these ...

Finally, birds and mammals belong to a richly branching part of the vertebrate phylogenetic tree, most of the branches ... given to outstanding novelties in evolution which have originated ...