Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up ...

Humans' increasingly large footprint across the planet is forcing plants & animals to adapt and is affecting some species' evolutionary path.

Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, ...

As forests continue to be cleared and forested landscapes degraded by human activity, their loss can significantly affect the ...

Recent studies have explored various evolutionary algorithms and metaheuristic techniques to improve decision tree induction. For instance, a comprehensive review highlighted the use of single ...

Two new studies offer insights into the evolution and development of external ears, which appear in humans and other mammals but aren’t found in reptiles, birds or amphibians Sarah Kuta Daily ...

The study of olfactory anatomy and evolution in mammals reveals fascinating insights into how these animals have adapted their sense of smell to thrive in diverse environments. The nose ...

Jan. 19, 2025 — Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...

In a new study involving whole-genome data, researchers present “CASTER,” a tool that uses arrangements in DNA sequences known as site patterns to infer “species trees,” which are diagrams that depict ...

For people, the freeze and snow have brought most things to a standstill. But wildlife natives like cypress trees and prairie ...

Scientists and Indigenous community members documented 27 new-to-science species in Peru’s Alto Mayo region, including four ...