In a lab at Rockefeller University in New York, a mouse squeaks. But this is no ordinary squeak. It is a strange, complex ...

The mystery surrounding the origins of human language continues to intrigue the scientific community. The ability to ...

A new UC study has looked at the evolutionary significance of super genes and their potential role in species survival.

In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their sanctuaries, according to a new study.

The stage is now fully set for a major High Court legal encounter, the outcome of which could determine the survival of ...

With sharp catlike teeth and a doglike body, ancient carnivores called hyaenodonts were once at the top of the food chain, ...

F inding fossils of any species is an exciting discovery for science, but some are a little bit more special than others. In ...

Among the myriad creatures that populate our ocean, some stand out as having an outsized impact on the marine environment—shaping and maintaining habitats that themselves sustain countless other forms ...

Declines in frogs affect more than just our ears. Most critically, frogs are an integral part of local food webs.

Snakes, often feared for their venom, are fascinating reptiles with complex roles in ecosystems. From the vibrant blue coral ...

Explore how birds independently developed complex brain circuits, challenging beliefs about brain evolution and ancestry.

Resistance to antimalarial drugs is a growing concern with research indicating that resistance to first-line treatments has ...