Category: Biology

When most people think of Antarctic animals, penguins are likely the first creatures that come to mind. However, there’s a much smaller, lesser-known survivor in the harsh environment of Antarctica—the…

When it comes to finding a good meal, leaf-eating insects don’t hesitate to follow their favorite food, even across vast distances and millions of years. Recent research by scientists at…

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid struck near the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, marking the end of the age of non-bird dinosaurs. The…

Our bodies are host to a vast number of microorganisms, especially in the gut, where trillions of bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining health. Over recent decades, scientific research…

Soft tissue preservation in fossils does not seem to depend upon the species, age or burial environment of the fossils in question, according to new research from North Carolina State…

We’ve all experienced the discomfort of a sore throat at one time or another, and many of us are familiar with strep throat, a common bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus…

Evolution is typically portrayed as a gradual process that builds greater complexity over time. New genes are acquired, and biological systems become increasingly intricate as species adapt to their environment.…

Nature has long been a stage for masterful impersonators, and nowhere is this more evident than in the insect kingdom. From the bee fly to the ant spider, some species…

In an intriguing new study, an international team of researchers has uncovered that the mosquitoes commonly found in London’s underground subway system have a fascinating evolutionary history. These mosquitoes, known…

A new study from Yale University published on January 30 in the journal Cell offers a deeper understanding of the genetic changes that played a crucial role in the evolution…

The Pacific banana slug has long been an iconic symbol of California’s coastal redwood forests, where it thrives in the moist, shaded environments that are characteristic of the region. Known…

A study released on January 20, 2025, by researchers from the University of Sussex and Rothamsted Research has shed light on the alarming effects of increased fertilizer use on agricultural…

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by an international team of geologists, paleontologists, and climate scientists from Mexico, the U.S., and Spain. In their recent study published in the journal…

A groundbreaking long-term study has shed new light on the devastating effects of climate change on one of Europe’s most vital tree species: the European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Conducted by…

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated for the first time that apes can communicate unknown information to humans in the name of teamwork. The experiment,…

India has achieved a remarkable success in tiger conservation, doubling its tiger population in just over a decade. This achievement has been driven by a combination of factors, including enhanced…

Have you ever tried to wiggle your ears? It might seem like a quirky party trick, but the ability to move your ears is a remnant of a much more…

As the planet continues to warm, biologists are increasingly concerned about the dramatic declines in insect populations worldwide. Dubbed by some as the “insect apocalypse,” this global trend raises urgent…

Viruses are remarkable in their ability to disguise themselves and evade the immune system. When the body’s immune defenses recognize and attack them, viruses can adapt quickly by mutating, leading…

Sharks and rays, which have roamed the world’s oceans for around 450 million years, are a group of cartilaginous fish that have survived five mass extinction events. Today, however, more…