The “prickles,” as botanists call them, evolved in roses and other plants thanks to a single gene, a new study Read More
In a new book, physicist Sara Walker argues that assembly theory can explain what life is, and even help scientists Read More
Old recordings show captive chimps uttering the word, which some scientists believe may offer clues to the origins of human Read More
Scientists have found evidence of several waves of migration by looking at the genetic signatures of human interbreeding with Neanderthals.Read More
A trove of animal bone fragments from a cave on the Tibetan plateau reveals how Denisovans thrived in a harsh Read More
Scientists say that findings from a small experiment lend hope the outbreak among dairy cattle can potentially be contained.Read More
By analyzing dog bones buried at the site, scientists found butcher marks and surprising breeds.Read More
The species survived on an island north of Siberia for thousands of years, scientists reported, but were most likely plagued Read More
Flatfish offer an evolutionary puzzle: How did one eye gradually migrate to the other side?Read More
A group of neuroscientists argue that our words are primarily for communicating, not for reasoning.Read More
