Evolutionary biologists have for a long time disagreed on the rate of evolution when new species emerge. Are new species the result of gradual changes—as Charles Darwin suggested—or is evolution speeding up for short ...
Evolution
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The diversity and complexity of life on Earth is astonishing: 8 million or more living species—from algae to elephants—all evolved from a simple, single-celled common ancestor around 3.5 billion years ago. But does that ...
Evolution
Jun 2, 2020
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Isolation can feel like a state of limbo, but being separated from others can also be a huge driver of change and give us a great chance to experiment.
Space Exploration
May 29, 2020
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Is there now a way to genetically engineer crops to create food that people can confidently consider natural?
Biotechnology
May 26, 2020
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When you hear the term "evolutionary tree," you may think of Charles Darwin and the study of the relationships between different species over the span of millions of years.
Evolution
Apr 7, 2020
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Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin's theories of evolution for the first time—nearly 140 years after his death.
Plants & Animals
Mar 17, 2020
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Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) discovered a novel mechanism by which immunodeficiency viruses evolved over time to evade the protective measures of the host.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 3, 2020
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A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands will spend ten days searching for relatives of two tortoise species believed to be extinct, including those of the archipelago's Lonesome George, park officials said Friday.
Plants & Animals
Jan 25, 2020
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Job done, prolific Galapagos giant tortoise Diego is being released back into the wild after being credited by authorities with almost single-handedly saving his species from extinction.
Ecology
Jan 11, 2020
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Few topics arouse as much interest and controversy as sex. This is hardly surprising. The biological continuance of the species hinges on it—if human beings stopped having sex, there would soon be no more human beings. ...
Evolution
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