Large-scale evolutionary analysis shows most zoonotic viruses emerge without prior adaptation, while passing through a laboratory leaves detectable genetic signatures, offering a new tool to interpret ...

Scientists discover webbed feet in land animals, challenging common assumptions. This trait, initially for swimming, also ...

Recent research from the UK Biobank shows that menopause is linked to adverse mental health outcomes and lower brain volume.

Colombian sea creature reveals origins of complex ocean life 500 million years ago (Credit: Enric Sala, National Geographic Pristine Seas) Scientists working in Colombian waters have documented 15 ...

The Cambrian explosion, beginning roughly 540 million years ago, is famous for the sudden appearance of major animal groups. Fossil sites such as Canada’s Burgess Shale capture that dramatic surge.

The evolutionary purpose of kissing has long baffled scientists. Smooching is risky (teeth) and inherently gross (80 million bacteria are estimated to be transferred in a 10 second kiss). And yet, ...

'The Robot of Theseus' is made with 3D-printed parts, enabling researchers to build a wide variety of legged body plans.University of Michigan Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An artist's reconstruction of Tyrannoroter heberti, a plant-eating creature that lived 315 million years ago during the ...

Tyrannoroter had specialized teeth to pulverize plants It lived 307 million years ago during Carboniferous Period Its skull was found in Canada's Nova Scotia province Feb 10 (Reuters) - Scientists ...

A dog is under the care of Austin Animal Services after a video went viral showing a man abusing him on a balcony. What they're saying: The video captured over the weekend was from a resident at the ...