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evolution
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See Earth’s seasons in all their complexity in a new animated map
The average seasonal growth cycles of Earth’s land-based ecosystems, estimated from 20 years of satellite imagery. Terasaki Hart…
Fossils are scientific evidence, and shouldn’t be auctioned for millions to private buyers
Jessica M. Theodor, University of Calgary; Kenshu Shimada, DePaul University; Kristi Curry Rogers, Macalester College, and Stuart Sumida,…
Mammals evolved to eat ants at least 12 separate times
A comprehensive analysis of 4,099 mammal species reveals that the rise of ant and termite colonies drove at least 12 independent origins of specialized ant-eating across the tree of life.
You Are a Fish (And You Never Left the Water)
The secret to conquering land wasn't learning to breathe air, but evolving a way to carry the ocean with you.
The Viewpoint: Bridging the Gap: A Look at Transitional Fossils
Transitional fossils bridge the evolutionary gap between ancestral species and their descendants, offering a fascinating glimpse into how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
“False” Horses
In Argentina’s ancient woodlands, animals like Thoatherium, also known as “false horses,” developed unique adaptations like monodactyl limbs…
Rare Florida fossil finally ends debate about how porcupine jaws and tails evolved
A porcupine fossil recovered in Florida was the key clue in solving a paleontological mystery. Jeff Gage/Florida Museum,…
How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster
Piyaset/Shutterstock Christopher Blake, Monash University and Michael J. McDonald, Monash University Dying coral reefs, rainforests transforming into savannas,…
Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution
An illustration of the Ngamugawi wirngarri coelacanth in its natural habitat. Katrina Kenny Alice Clement, Flinders University and…
Baleen whales are among the biggest creatures on Earth – science is revealing new secrets about their size
Humpback whales can grow up to 20 metres long. Rui Duarte Sam McKee, Manchester Metropolitan University People often…