Birds are living dinosaurs whose ancestors include T. rex and giant penguins. Understanding their past can help us imagine ...

A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

A new study reveals how a remarkable group of plants on the Galápagos Islands developed their diverse leaf shapes—offering ...

While dogs and cats are genetically unrelated, breeding for certain features is making some dog and cat breeds look more and ...

The evolutionary case for eating meat is etched into human anatomy — but so is the case against it. The science deserves more ...

When our distant ancestors first traded nomadic life for farming, villages, and permanent homes, you might assume that the ...