Evolutionary prosperity
The success of insects has been the focus of a study, which highlights physiological processes within insects which may have led ... more
Tag Archives: Evolution
A mammoth task
A team of researchers at the University of Chicago carried out the first in-depth analysis of the woolly mammoth genome recently. ... more
Bridging an ancient gap
Within deep hydrothermal vents beneath the Arctic Ocean, scientists have discovered an organism that may be the evolutionary link between simple ... more
Pecking at the genome
Researchers in Sweden and the US have revealed an interesting amount of interbreeding between Charles Darwin’s finch species through whole-genome sequencing. ... more
The path of least resistance
The first new antibiotic to be discovered in 30 years was recently unearthed by an international team of scientists. It has ... more
Genetic insight from Africa
All the information necessary to describe a living organism is contained within its genome, typically the DNA. Given the wide spectrum ... more
A hive of sweet discovery
The honeybee brings colour and diversity to the landscape, as it pollinates flowers and delivers food to the rest of its ... more
An affair of the heart
From Austen to Heyer, romance novels have been present from the early 1700s and onwards, pressing down deep into the genre ... more
Unearthing a pivotal journey
Piecing together the story of human evolution gives scientists a glimpse into human ancestry and their evolutionary and physical journey to ... more
Challenging the climate
For the flying champion of the bird world; the Godwit’s ability to judge weather conditions and its adaptability might saved the ... more
