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evolution
Hannah Loss • December 3, 2021
Chloroplast-stealing sea slugs straddle the line between plant and animal, holding promise for green energy sources.
Joanna Thompson • March 15, 2021
Viruses can be terrifying — but they also make us human
Jackie Appel • March 3, 2021
About 10 vaquitas are left on the planet, but a new study confirms fishing nets pose a much bigger extinction threat than inbreeding
Curtis Segarra • September 9, 2020
We’ve spread far beyond any other plant or animal, but what makes us unique?
Brianna Abbott • February 21, 2018
Sobbing along with the radio might have an evolutionary advantage
Jen Monnier • November 29, 2017
Insight into the disease’s ancient origins points toward the causes of the current epidemic
Dan Robitzski • September 25, 2017
Here’s how a powerful breed of guard dogs turned into humanity’s cruelest genetics experiment
Dan Robitzski • September 18, 2017
Mimicking the human brain will only hinder the pursuit of true artificial intelligence, says Facebook’s director of AI research.
Dan Robitzski • June 21, 2017
Dr. Luca Guardabassi is finding new ways to weaken drug-resistant bacteria
Harrison Tasoff • April 24, 2017
The first land plants quickly formed relationships with fungi
Dan Robitzski • March 22, 2017
Extinct species may soon be resurrected — but just because we can doesn’t mean we’re ready for them
Dan Robitzski • October 17, 2016
The Universe is probably devoid of life, but experts say we may never be sure
Ellie Kincaid • February 29, 2016
Yesterday’s discovery changes tomorrow’s lesson plan
Ellie Kincaid • February 14, 2016
How sexual selection turns birds of paradise into dancers
Ellie Kincaid • January 23, 2016
How scientists are tracing a virus back in time