Is evolution predictable?

An international team of scientists working with Heliconius butterflies at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)…

Simulation reveals how bacterial organelle converts sunlight to chemical energy

Scientists have simulated every atom of a light-harvesting structure in a photosynthetic bacterium that generates energy…

Genes borrowed from bacteria allowed plants to move to land

Natural genetic engineering allowed plants to move from water to land, according to a new study…

Gene deletion study identifies many new targets in malaria pathogen

Despite great efforts in medicine and science, more than 400,000 people worldwide are still dying of…

World's oldest captive white rhino dies in French zoo

The world’s oldest captive white rhino, South African-born Sana, has died at the age of 55,…

Italy to declare state of emergency in Venice after flood

Italy was poised to declare a state of emergency for Venice Tuesday after an exceptional tide…

Florida's soldiers face more heat risk from climate change than any other state

On a military base, a black flag is bad news. That means it’s too hot outside…

Is it ethical to keep pets and other animals? It depends on where you keep them

New York City’s comprehensive new code for animal welfare restricts when horse-drawn carriages can operate and…

Countries and cities show significant response to climate change, report suggests

According to “The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change,” which involves the University of Exeter,…

MicroRNA comprehensively analyzed

Messenger RNA transmits genetic information to the proteins, and microRNA plays a key role in the…