evolution

A recent series of studies suggests that the brains of birds, reptiles and mammals all evolved independently — even though they share a common ancestor. That means evolution has found more than one way to make a complex brain, and human brains may not be quite as special as we think.

For three decades, renowned scientist Neil Shubin has been exploring the ice of the Artic and Antarctic looking for clues to how humans evolved, life survived and what future the changing planet might hold. His new book is Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos and our Future."

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

As scientists look more closely at the lesser earless lizards found in West Texas, they're gaining insight into the mechanisms that drive the diversity of life on Earth.

From Texas Standard: When it comes to what kids can be taught in Texas public school classrooms, one evergreen issue has persisted: the theory of...

Is altruism natural? Can you find it in the animal kingdom or is it special to the human race?David Sloan Wilson, distinguished professor of Biology and…