Scientists make the smallest-ever man-made flying devices inspired by propeller seeds
They're about the size of a grain of sand.
Tag: evolution
Invasive cannibalistic toads are evolving so fast they’re pushing the limits of evolution
The frightening development shows how much
Not so picky and coy after all: Female animals also have mating contests. They’re just more subtle than males
The effect of sexual selection on females has been largely ignored in favor of the more pronounced and obvious effect ...
Why mice have the potential to become as venomous as a viper
Scientists have discovered an underlying molecular link between venom glands in snakes and salivary glands in mammals.
Book Review: ‘A Most Interesting Problem’
Science isn't perfect, and neither was Darwin.
The trap-jaw is the fastest in the world — and it independently evolved several times in ants
Sometimes, speed is of the essence.
Global warming is faster than evolution — and this could spell trouble for marine life
Aquatic life may not have enough time to adapt to an increasingly warming world.
Darwin’s century-old prediction about flightless insect seems to be on point
Turns out, Darwin was really good about understanding evolution.
This plant evolved camouflage to hide from humans
The medicinal plant from China is trying to prevent heavy harvesting.
Fossil Friday: this ancient bottom feeder could have ‘invented’ modern sight
If you like seeing defined shapes, you should thank this little fellow.
For all the damage they cause, viruses also help push evolution
Viruses are a seemingly inherent part of mammalian evolution, two studies suggest.
Yum or yuck? Scientists find how mosquitoes evolved a taste for human blood
Dry climate and urbanization prompted the first mosquitoes to increasingly bite humans -- and things aren't looking too well for ...
Art history is uncovering hidden patterns of fruit and vegetable evolution
An art historian and a biologist form an uncanny pair in order to reveal the timeline of evolution for your ...
Theory by Darwin is proven 150 years after his death
Subspecies play a more important role in evolution than previously thought.
African hunter-gatherers prefer squatting to sitting — and this may explain why they’re healthier
Hazda tribespeople spend just as much time in sedentary behavior like people from the US. They prefer not to sit ...
How ancient gut microbes might have shaped human evolution
The microbes in our guts have helped our ancestors adapt to new environments.
Our ancestors may have always walked on two legs, 10-million-year-old ape suggests
The dog-sized ape had a more flexible lower back that allowed it to walk more like humans do.
Snakes had hind legs for 70 million years
A biblical-like ancient snake is revealing new insights into snake evolution.
Investing in flashy display pays off for species that mate for life
Male finches continuously fight for their partner's attention -- and it seems like it's in both their interests to do ...
