Eukaryogenesis occurred suddenly, driven by the growing length of genes and the limitations on producing longer proteins. An ...

Not only do chimpanzees maintain a rhythm while drumming on tree roots, but two subspecies use distinct tempos and techniques ...

It's the first observation of "sympatric" evolution: that two species evolved from a common ancestor despite no geographical separation ...

A research team has created a comprehensive evolutionary tree of all bird species, integrating data from hundreds of studies ...

To clarify these questions, the researchers analyzed the family tree of both viral strains using genome sequence data ...

Chimpanzees are often cast as a mirror to our darkest tendencies, embodying violence, territoriality and power struggles. In ...

The research team used 3D imaging to view inside the well-preserved specimen and identify its spot on ants’ evolutionary tree. “I didn’t believe I could find something like that,” says ...

They created a complete evolutionary tree of bird species by combining data on 9,239 species published in nearly 300 studies between 1990 and 2024 and additional curated data on another 1,000 species.

When the DNA changes, the cell is able to make new proteins, sometimes with new functions, and in this way proteins are understood to be an integral part of evolution. But new research is finding ...

A neighbor who witnessed the fire told CBS 21's Yasmine Cowan that the flames were as tall as the trees. The fire chief of the Nashville Volunteer Fire Department said when he arrived Thursday ...

These full evergreens resemble a Christmas tree, giving them a timeless landscaping look. Green giant arborvitae is a classic privacy tree with its triangular appearance and dense branches. These easy ...

Crocodilians include alligators, crocodiles and caimans. The team used the data to create an evolutionary tree for all of them. The researchers noted that the tree could be used to help make ...