Evolution

Fossils are being found worldwide, and there are plenty more to come

Some dog population genetics show similarities to ours, such as in the ability to digest grains. But other lineages differ.  

The emergence of this crucial kind of relationship relied on the ability to recognize the unique benefits others have to offer

Depictions of pigs found in Indonesia date back at least 45,500 years

The extinct giant canids were a remarkable example of convergent evolution

Unlike humans, wolves can subsist on protein alone for months—so scientists say we may have lobbed leaner leftovers their way. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Unable to digest large amounts of protein, hunters likely left scraps that could have led to the taming of wolves

Cells need to cooperate to coexist in people, and when some break the rules, cancer results

The most comprehensive study of the iconic dinosaur reveals a very different animal from the one portrayed on film

Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb talks about his book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.

Juvenile ravens performed just as well as chimps and orangutans in a battery of intelligence tests—except for assays of spatial skills. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Fossils of small, delicate animals may reveal the early history of gigantic flying reptiles