evolution
World Record For Tiniest Snail Broken, Again
The newly discovered snail, Acmella nana, has edged out Angustopila dominikae as the world's tiniest snail.
How did The First Photosynthetic Plants Get Chloroplasts?
The world’s most powerful ultra-high voltage electron microscope has given us a glimpse into the insides of ancient plant cells.
Pollen Reveals The Hot, Wet Climate Of Ancient Apes
A study tracking pollen has found that apes survived the climatic changes of the late Miocene in hot and humid environments.
“Microsnails” Found In South China
The smallest known land snail has been discovered in China, laying the groundwork for the study of dwarfism in invertebrates.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2015
From the effects of phthalates on pregnancy to capturing carbon using coffee, don't miss our top seven stories for September 2015!
It’s Not Always Better To Taste Bitter
Japanese macaques may have lost the ability to taste bitter flavors as an adaptation to agriculture, scientists say.
‘Living Fossil’ Evolves Faster Than Previously Thought
The genome of the brachiopod Lingula anatina sheds light on how different branches of the animal kingdom converted sort tissue to hard structures.
The Skinny On Female Attractiveness
A cross-cultural study has shown that the idealized female weight is at least 10 kilograms lower than predicted by evolutionary models.
Bees Bounce Back From Disease
By comparing museum samples with modern bees, scientists have witnessed natural selection in action.
