EvolutionApril 22, 2016
Evolution of Darwin's Finches Tracked at Genetic Level
Researchers pinpoint gene for beak size and track how it changed during a severe drought
Stories by Nala Rogers
EvolutionMay 26, 2015
Alzheimer's Origins Tied to Rise of Human Intelligence
Factors that drove the evolution of our intellectual capacity are also implicated in the memory disorder
EvolutionOctober 31, 2014
How to Win Friends and Influence Ducklings
How should you treat your ducks? The answer is mired in duckling politics
EnvironmentAugust 25, 2014
Incognito Caterpillar Threatens U.S. Borders
Faster identification may help officials protect America from an invasive, crop-killing pest
Evolutionary BiologyApril 1, 2014
Seductive Yeast Cells are Just the Right Size
Yeast cells make savvy mating choices, choosing partners that are the right size for the environment
BiologyApril 1, 2014
Cannibal Spiders May Have Poor Impulse Control
Some female wolf spiders prioritize food over sex
BiologyJanuary 28, 2014
Sexual Cannibal Spiders May Have Poor Impulse Control
A recent experiment illuminates the puzzle of why female spiders sometimes eat males instead of mating with them