Evolution
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healthMammal Color: Why the Drab Palette?
Explore the evolutionary reasons behind mammals' muted coloration compared to the vibrant hues of birds, reptiles, and fish.
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healthAncient Bacteria Resists Modern Antibiotics: A 5,000-Year-Old Threat Found
Scientists discover a 5,000-year-old bacterium from a Romanian ice cave exhibiting resistance to 10 modern antibiotics, raising questions about the natural evolution of antibiotic resistance.
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healthBaby Clownfish Shed Stripes to Climb Social Ladder, New Study Reveals
Research shows young clownfish lose extra white stripes to signal maturity and secure social rank within their anemone habitats.
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techAncient Microbe's Oxygen Use Offers Clue to Complex Life's Origin
New research reveals ancient Asgard archaea may have utilized oxygen billions of years ago, predating its atmospheric abundance and potentially paving the way for complex life.
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healthDeep-Sea Microbe Boasts Unexplained Radiation Resistance
An extremophile archaeon found near hydrothermal vents exhibits extraordinary resilience to radiation, baffling scientists with its survival mechanisms.
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healthDeadly Death Cap Mushrooms Evolving New Toxins in California
Scientists discover invasive death cap mushrooms in California are producing novel toxins, raising concerns about ecosystem impact.