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A single-cell, bacterium-like organism clinging to volcanic sea vents may have been the forebear of every animal, plant and microbe on earth. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS WADE <\/p>\n
In the extremity of the urban environment, natural selection is transforming species in unexpected ways. <\/p>\n
By MENNO SCHILTHUIZEN <\/p>\n
Gualicho shinyae was found to have evolved its stubby arms independently, suggesting there was some evolutionary advantage to the small size. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR <\/p>\n
An ancient reptilian creature was found by researchers to be the source of the spikes, plumage and fur that cover reptiles, birds and mammals. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR <\/p>\n
Members of the mustelid family, including badgers, ferrets and otters, have evolved into remarkable predators. <\/p>\n
By NATALIE ANGIER <\/p>\n
A ripple effect of weather, insects and other food supplies, from the Arctic to the tropics, may be driving down the population of the red knot, a study finds. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
The bearded dragon shows stages of sleep similar to those in humans and other mammals, suggesting that the stages evolved earlier than scientists thought. <\/p>\n
By ERICA GOODE <\/p>\n
Most of the diversity outlined on the new tree has been hiding in plain sight. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
When everyone has a theory, actual scientific theories like evolution take a hit. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
Humans arent so special. Animals think much more deeply than we imagine. <\/p>\n
By FRANS de WAAL <\/p>\n
An exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History documents the recently established link between dinosaurs and modern birds. <\/p>\n
By JOHN NOBLE WILFORD <\/p>\n
In a cave in Thailand, scientists discovered a parallel to one of evolutions signature events: the transition from sea to land. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
The interbreeding may have given modern humans better immunity to pathogens, according to the authors of the analysis of global genomes. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
Male nursery web spiders tie up females with spider silk before mating to avoid being killed and eaten. <\/p>\n
By SAMANTHA STARK and JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
Scientists at Harvard concluded that stone tools that broke down food could have helped early human relatives conserve energy, aiding in their evolution. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
A report in the journal Science reveals how evolution harnessed viral DNA to rewire humans own genetic circuitry and strengthen the immune system. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
It may seem noble and selfless, but its also about improving your reputation. <\/p>\n
By JILLIAN JORDAN, PAUL BLOOM, MOSHE HOFFMAN and DAVID RAND <\/p>\n
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By JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
A dig in Kenya has uncovered the remains of a slaughter from 10,000 years ago, suggesting that warfare may have existed even before humans began agriculture. <\/p>\n
By JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
Humans sleep more deeply but for shorter periods than other primates habits, a study finds. The pattern may have helped humans evolve more powerful brains. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
A single-cell, bacterium-like organism clinging to volcanic sea vents may have been the forebear of every animal, plant and microbe on earth. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS WADE <\/p>\n
In the extremity of the urban environment, natural selection is transforming species in unexpected ways. <\/p>\n
By MENNO SCHILTHUIZEN <\/p>\n
Gualicho shinyae was found to have evolved its stubby arms independently, suggesting there was some evolutionary advantage to the small size. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR <\/p>\n
An ancient reptilian creature was found by researchers to be the source of the spikes, plumage and fur that cover reptiles, birds and mammals. <\/p>\n
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR <\/p>\n
Members of the mustelid family, including badgers, ferrets and otters, have evolved into remarkable predators. <\/p>\n
By NATALIE ANGIER <\/p>\n
A ripple effect of weather, insects and other food supplies, from the Arctic to the tropics, may be driving down the population of the red knot, a study finds. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
The bearded dragon shows stages of sleep similar to those in humans and other mammals, suggesting that the stages evolved earlier than scientists thought. <\/p>\n
By ERICA GOODE <\/p>\n
Most of the diversity outlined on the new tree has been hiding in plain sight. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
When everyone has a theory, actual scientific theories like evolution take a hit. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
Humans arent so special. Animals think much more deeply than we imagine. <\/p>\n
By FRANS de WAAL <\/p>\n
An exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History documents the recently established link between dinosaurs and modern birds. <\/p>\n
By JOHN NOBLE WILFORD <\/p>\n
In a cave in Thailand, scientists discovered a parallel to one of evolutions signature events: the transition from sea to land. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
The interbreeding may have given modern humans better immunity to pathogens, according to the authors of the analysis of global genomes. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
Male nursery web spiders tie up females with spider silk before mating to avoid being killed and eaten. <\/p>\n
By SAMANTHA STARK and JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
Scientists at Harvard concluded that stone tools that broke down food could have helped early human relatives conserve energy, aiding in their evolution. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
A report in the journal Science reveals how evolution harnessed viral DNA to rewire humans own genetic circuitry and strengthen the immune system. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
It may seem noble and selfless, but its also about improving your reputation. <\/p>\n
By JILLIAN JORDAN, PAUL BLOOM, MOSHE HOFFMAN and DAVID RAND <\/p>\n
1 . . <\/p>\n
By JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
A dig in Kenya has uncovered the remains of a slaughter from 10,000 years ago, suggesting that warfare may have existed even before humans began agriculture. <\/p>\n
By JAMES GORMAN <\/p>\n
Humans sleep more deeply but for shorter periods than other primates habits, a study finds. The pattern may have helped humans evolve more powerful brains. <\/p>\n
By CARL ZIMMER <\/p>\n
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