The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?

In Lake Malawi, hundreds of species of cichlid fish have evolved with astonishing speed, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study how biodiversity arises.

Many tropical insects are already close to their heat tolerance limits, raising concerns that rising temperatures could disrupt ecosystems.

These findings could be used to prevent plant inbreeding and promote genetic diversity in future conservation efforts.

How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up those plots in the summer.

The titan arum is widely regarded as one of the smelliest flowers on Earth. When it blooms, it releases a powerful odour similar to rotting flesh to attract carrion-loving insects. The enormous ...

Seaweed is slippery, slimy, hangs out on rocks and beaches all over the UK... and is packed full of protein, calcium, vitamins and thyroid-boosting iodine. This unassuming marine macroalgae (to give ...