Science Apr 05 Newly discovered fossils give scientists first look at the evolution of early complex animals By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Science Dec 10 Humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, study finds LONDON (AP) — Scientists in Britain say ancient humans may have learned to make fire far earlier than previously believed, after uncovering evidence that deliberate fire-setting took place in what is now eastern England around 400,000 years ago. The findings,… By Mustakim Hasnath, Associated Press
Science Feb 08 These pansies are evolving to rely less on pollinators. Here's why that may spell trouble Pollinator populations have plummeted across the globe. In their absence, research has shown that flowering plants can evolve to rely more heavily on themselves to reproduce. By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Arts Jan 15 Watch 6:49 New book 'Eve' dispels myths about human evolution and details female body's role Where do we come from and how did we evolve into the beings and bodies we are today? The new book "Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution" argues for a better understanding of our… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein
Science Oct 28 Cradle of modern human life found in Botswana...maybe The motherland of all motherlands has been genetically pinpointed in northern Botswana, but is it truly the source of modern humans?… By Nsikan Akpan
Sep 18 Science journal walks back claim that smartphones make millennials grow horns By Nsikan Akpan The publisher issued a major correction to a study claiming smartphones make millennials grow horns. But here's why this move won't kill the myth. Continue reading
Sep 06 The Magic School Bus is back -- and it's tackling evolution By Elizabeth Flock Studying evolution “makes you aware that life is fragile," and that maybe you don’t want to help cause extinction, says the illustrator of the iconic kids’ series. Continue reading
Aug 21 This young scientist studies wild animals. Bias against disability won't stop her By Vicky Stein Field biologist Charlotte Devitz is part of a trend: researchers expanding the boundaries of accessible science. Continue reading
Jun 26 Why you should embrace your foot calluses By Vicky Stein Unlike modern cushioned shoes, calluses both protect your feet and allow you to feel the ground you walk on. Continue reading
Jun 25 Smartphones aren't making millennials grow horns. Here's how to spot a bad study By Nsikan Akpan The “millennials are growing horns” study is flawed, and its journal has launched an internal review. Can you spot the study's six major problems?… Continue reading