Evolutionary Biology1968 articles archived since 1845

Climate Change Will Hit Genetic Diversity

Probable loss of 'cryptic' variation a challenge for conservationists.

The Shape of a Nose

Cold-weather noses may function differently from those that evolved in hot and humid climates

Better Health for the Uncounted Urban Masses

Toxoplasma Infected Rats Love Their Enemies

Rats infected with Toxoplasma actually like cat odors. New research finds that the infection makes cat odor aphrodisiacal. Steve Mirsky reports

Hyenas Can Count Like Monkeys

Ability suggests intelligence evolved to keep track of social interactions in large groups.

Poultry Farms That Stop Antibiotics See Resistance Fall

When poultry farms avoided antibiotic use, their resistant bacteria drop was fast and vast. Cynthia Graber reports

Mouth Wide Open: The Challenge of Studying Deep-Sea Creatures

An aquatic scientist describes the challenges of studying creatures that live deep under the sea

A Skill Better Than Rudolph's

Reindeer can spot predators and food against a snowy backdrop thanks to an unusual ability to see UV light

Not Just for the Birds: A Showcase of Nests from Museum Collections

A photo collection of bird nests showcases roadrunners' thorny nurseries, hummingbirds' delicate digs and a wren nest that's wrapped in sheep's wool

Not Just for the Birds: A Showcase of Nests from Museum Collections

A photo collection of bird nests showcases roadrunners' thorny nurseries, hummingbirds' delicate digs and a wren nest that's wrapped in sheep's wool

Treasure in the Trees: Scientific Clues in Birds' Nests [Slide Show]

Nests offer clues about natural history, climate change and their owners' mating habits

Treasure in the Trees: Scientific Clues in Birds' Nests [Slide Show]

Nests offer clues about natural history, climate change and their owners' mating habits

Pregnant Plesiosaur Fossil Suggests the Sea Reptile Cared for Its Young

A single large baby suggests that plesiosaurs cared for their young.

Outsmarting Mortality

Your intelligence affects your life span in several surprising ways

"Alternative Evolution" of Dinosaurs Foresaw Contemporary Paleo Finds [Slide Show]

What if, by some fluke of evolutionary history, dinosaurs never went extinct? A geologist's imaginings of this scenario now bear a remarkable resemblance to creatures preserved in recent discoveries...

"Alternative Evolution" of Dinosaurs Foresaw Contemporary Paleo Finds [Slide Show]

What if, by some fluke of evolutionary history, dinosaurs never went extinct? A geologist's imaginings of this scenario now bear a remarkable resemblance to creatures preserved in recent discoveries...

Global Garlic Mustard Field Survey

Citizen scientists have an opportunity to contribute to biological research and learn more about the impact of invasive species

First Nations Tribe Combines Science with Legacy of Conservation

Locals with a long history of traditional stewardship of resources are now conducting fisheries surveys to ensure sustainability

Is the 'Hobbit' Just a Deformed Human?

Skull scans suggest that the small-brained Indonesian hominid was a modern human suffering from a developmental disorder.

Out of the Brains of Babes

Small children can have big ideas