Medicine & TechnologyResearchers suggest that a series of colossal volcanic eruptions across the Earth is responsible for the evolutionary leap in dinosaurs. Check this article to learn more.
Millions of years ago, an ancient group of viruses infected countless mammals, and their fragment still echoes on today. Read the article to learn more.
Most vertebrates, especially mammals, seem to share a similar trait of having five fingers or digits in each hand. Read the article to learn more about this homology.
A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.
A recent study suggests that the evolutionary success of the first colossal predators on land was driven by their need to hone their skills as killers. Check this article to learn more.
A new study reveals that high levels of mercury can be traced back to specific types of brain cells of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.
Researchers recorded the rarely heard vocalizations of short-beaked echidnas during the breeding season, challenging previous assumptions about their communication abilities. Read the article to learn more.
Since humans are classified as primates, scientists try to determine the distinct characteristics of this diverse order of mammals. Continue reading the article to find out more.
An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.
Visual perspective-taking is an evolutionary shift in social cognition that forms the foundation for communication and understanding others. Check out this new study that traces its origins to dinosaurs instead of mammals.