Researchers have shed new light on how the environment promotes the generation of new species. A study led by Dr. Benjamin ...

Sky blue, ocean blue, blueberries, my eyes! Despite seeing blue all around us, blue is actually the least common color in ...

Life depends on genes being switched on and off at exactly the right time. Even the simplest living organisms do this, but usually over short ...

New research reveals that learning doesn't just alter brain activity — it physically rewires the connections between key ...

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Octopuses inspire awe, wonder, and fascination. They are well-known for their creativity, intelligence, and curiosity. There is ample scientific evidence of their capacity to feel physical pain and ...

AWI works to influence policies and welfare standards that govern the way animals are treated during each phase of production ...

Diel vertical migration is a daily, up-and-down form of migration practiced by various types of marine organisms.

The origin of complex eukaryotic cells, of the type found in all plants and animals, is shrouded in mystery. Now, strange ...

Two children in Nova Scotia are missing. Why wasn't an Amber Alert sent out? The search for two children missing in Pictou County entered a fourth day Monday. Halifax Water is seeking approval of its ...