The discovery of two ancient fossils shows early mollusks were more complex and diverse than previously thought. Researchers ...

This discovery enriches our understanding of ecdysozoan evolution and underscores the role of the fossil record in addressing key questions about early animal development. By linking nervous ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — A recent study has uncovered the surprising evolutionary origin of the mammalian outer ear, linking it to the gills of ancient fish and marine invertebrates. The research reveals ...

FOR long we have accepted as well-established and equivalent the five classes of vertebrate animals, but recent zoological ... of the vertebrate phylogenetic tree, most of the branches being ...

A team of environmental scientists at Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research, in New Zealand, the University of Adelaide and the ...

We often see the results of evolution, but not the process directly. Now, scientists have been treated to front row seats of ...

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Biologists at UC Davis have uncovered a fascinating genetic mechanism in walnut trees, allowing them to alternate between ...

Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the U.S. these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 ...

This evolution is not just about creating spectacle but also about exploring new storytelling avenues and enhancing the overall cinematic experience. One remarkable aspect of Hollywood’s use of CGI in ...

Project leader Professor Dan Macqueen emphasized the significance of these duplications in shaping the course of life on our ...

Jan. 3, 2025 — Biologists have shown that the surfaces of plant leaves are coated with a diverse array of RNA molecules. The finding suggests that the RNA present ...