evolution

For the first time, it was discovered that nonphotosynthetic bacteria have a circadian clock.

The main bioactive compound in catnip seems to protect cats from mosquitoes. It might protect humans, too.

Darwin was right again—sort of.

Scientists discover burrows of giant predator worms that lived on the seafloor 20 million years ago.

Scientists find that an RNA-DNA mix may have created the first life on our planet.

Scientists find a new species of flower in a remote part of Hawaii.

As morally sturdy as we may feel, it turns out that humans are natural hypocrites when it comes to passing moral judgment.

Fractal patterns are noticed by people of all ages, even small children, and have significant calming effects.

Scientists ripped up kids’ drawings. This is what they learned about relationships.

Monogamy is often considered a key component of traditional marriages, but it’s only half the story.

A strange object found in the desert has prompted worldwide speculation.

Researchers document the first example of evolutionary changes in a plant in response to humans.

Historian Rutger Bregman argues that the persistent theory that most people are monsters is just wrong.

Synchronous movement seems to help us form cohesive groups by shifting our thinking from “me” to “we.”

A new study tracks the human-dog relationship through DNA.

We make school kids read “Lord of the Flies”—but it’s only half the story.

A new study seeks to understand why the average body temperature is no longer 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Researchers find a key clue to the evolution of bony fish and tetrapods.

Unfortunately, “less is better” is not a catchy marketing slogan.

Another amazing tardigrade survival skill is discovered.

Scientists have identified the largest ever assemblage of mammoth bones.

The sudden prevalence of an artery in the forearm is evidence that we’re still very much a work in progress.

Humans help each other in ways animals don’t dream of, but why?

A new study bases its calculations on more than the great white shark.

“You dream about these kinds of moments when you’re a kid,” said lead paleontologist David Schmidt.

Our family tree is complicated, and some of the branches are still unlabeled.

Big brains come at a big cost, however.

In one of the ocean’s most lifeless places, scientists discover and resuscitate ancient organisms.

Avocado evolved in the warming climates of Central America during the Neogene period, roughly 10 million years ago.

No, its not just to keep you warm with hair you don’t have.