Modern culture actually isn’t evolving that quickly
Study suggests it’s basically on pace with biological evolution.
Is canine responsiveness to people innate?
Wolf pups and stray dogs pick up human cues with no training.
Crabs compromise to avoid competition
Hermit crab species co-exist by living in different shaped shells.
Global roadmap to insect recovery
International researchers urge a suite of conservation measures.
Vast avian database links form to function
Bird bodies provide clues to their role in ecosystems.
How do ancient trees grow so old?
Study reveals they can defy senescence.
New songbird species found on Indonesian islands
Discovery amplifies the archipelago’s rich biodiversity.
Counting beans: why 2020 should be the year of the legume
Delicious, cheap, healthy and sustainable, legumes are a versatile staple – so why aren’t we eating more of them?
Unveiling the tomato’s evolution
It’s more complex than previously thought.
Birds, bats and bacteria
Extensive study questions microbial co-evolution across species.
Eco-anxiety: is climate change causing our children to worry?
Here’s how you can help reduce your children’s eco-anxiety about climate change and give them the confidence to take steps towards a brighter future.
Chimps share tools when task gets tough
Study sheds light on evolution of technology.
Culture vultures may live longer
Study highlights health benefits of engaging with the arts.
Early battle with a rising sea that failed
Mediterranean seawall couldn’t protect village.
Moves like a marsupial, climbs like a primate
The koala is built for life in the trees.
Bird migratory patterns changing with the climate
But scientists question whether it’s enough.
Why are whales so big, and not bigger?
Researchers identify biological drivers and ecological limits.
There’s hope for narcissistic teens (and their parents)
They’ll probably grow out of it, like the rest of us.
Modern penguins may have evolved earlier than thought
Ancient fossils reveal an old bird with proportions close to its current-day relatives.
Less ploughing leads to higher crop yields
Satellite data confirms importance of leaving soil alone.
Timber travelled in ancient Rome
Old boards reveal the importance of trade to the empire.
