Evolution

Studying the causes of this syndrome allows researchers to explore the development of certain characteristics that define what it means to be human.

The union of a eukaryotic cell and a cyanobacterium—more than a symbiosis—paved the way for the emergence of plants.

Our evolutionary history is even more complex than previously thought.

Once classified as plants, then fungi, these giant organisms remain a mystery.

Starfish have a peculiar digestive system but share some mechanisms with humans.

The individual lived between 1.1 and 1.4 million years ago, but archeologists can't classify it as a member of any known human species.

Researchers are using DNA from over 1,300 cats found at 80 archaeological sites to pinpoint when felines first became companions to humans.

Researchers suggest they had a genetic predisposition before the nuclear disaster.

The Chernobyl exclusion zone serves as an unintentional experiment in natural science.

Over the past two billion years, life on Earth has evolved from simple single-celled organisms to complex life forms in which billions of cells coordinate their activities.

Dogs have been companions to humans for at least 17,000 years. During this time, they’ve evolved significantly. They're still evolving.

These are the oldest microbes ever discovered.