The analysis of dental remains from Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia has important implications regarding the balance and ...

Mammals aren’t known for the ocular regenerative powers, but a new study shows that nature has a few tricks up its sleeve.

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

There are "costs of life" that mechanical physics cannot calculate. A clear example is the energy required to keep specific ...

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.

A study suggests menopause gives an evolutionary advantage to some whales. The findings could offer clues about menopause in ...

Misinformation isn’t just human. A new study shows how false signals spread across biology, from bacteria to bird flocks.

Some ants thrive by choosing numbers over strength. Instead of heavily protecting each worker, they invest fewer resources in individual armor and produce far more ants. Larger colonies then ...

IN a world where nature and culture intertwine, woven through history and ecology to shape rich biological and historical ...

Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both ...

Many of us begin a new year hoping to become better versions of ourselves. Some aim to improve their health, others focus on ...