Newly described giraffid species may help trace evolution of giraffe ancestors

A new giraffid species from Spain may extend the range and timespan of the ancestors of…

Citizen science may boost engagement and understanding in undergraduate biology classes

Citizen science projects, such as ClimateWatch, can boost engagement in undergraduate courses, according to a study…

Life on the edge: New research identifies the winners and losers of forest fragmentation

Breaking up the rainforest into small, isolated patches is forcing more species to live at the…

Luck plays a role in how language evolves, study finds

Read a few lines of Chaucer or Shakespeare and you'll get a sense of how the…

Can corals adapt to climate change?

Cool-water corals can adapt to a slightly warmer ocean, but only if global greenhouse gas emissions…

Georgia attorney general quits defense in server wiping case

The Georgia attorney general's office will no longer represent state election officials in an elections integrity…

Physicists describe new dark matter detection strategy

Physicists from Brown University have devised a new strategy for directly detecting dark matter, the elusive…

Treatment for dogs alleviates fear of noisy fireworks

With Bonfire Night approaching, many dogs suffer anxiety and fear from the loud bangs and explosions…

Zebra ‘poo science’ improves conservation efforts

How can Zebra poo tell us what an animal's response to climate change and habitat destruction…

Hacking evolution, screening technique may improve most widespread enzyme

Plants evolved over millions of years into an environment that has dramatically changed in the last…