Among the many unique qualities of this long-extinct Antarctic bird, it seems to have been the earliest creature that could ...

Scientists discovered a moth that appears 3D despite having flat wings. Tiny structures on its wings reflect light that ...

Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...

An artistic depiction of the Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird, Vegavis iaai, pursuit diving for fish in the shallow ocean ...

From disaster zones to extreme environments, there remain areas difficult for even humans to reliably access. This poses a ...

Coevolution is the process by which two or more species evolve in tandem by exerting selection pressures on each other. Examples of coevolutionary systems include host and parasites, predators and ...

While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...

While most animals reproduce sexually, some species rely solely on females for parthenogenetic reproduction. Even in these ...

What happens when the biodiversity witnessed by one generation fades into memory the next? These questions are crossroads at ...

A key facet of Dr. Friston’s prediction model of perception is the ability of the brain to spot errors in prediction ...

With bloated bellies and hairy legs, female flies try to look bigger to get food from courting mates. But male flies, in turn, have sharpened their eyesight to call their bluff. A new study suggests ...

Without an insect for the female, the male is usually not allowed to ... "This sexual play may force an evolution of the ...