Energy scarcity is a central driver of animal behavior and evolution. The amazing diversity of life on this planet is a ...

Scientists are discovering that plastic pollution is doing more than harming wildlife—it’s driving animals to evolve in real ...

AI is reshaping countless aspects of life. But so far, its applications have focused mostly on our singular species, Homo ...

April 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

With many large animals at risk, efforts must focus on maintaining their habitats, mitigating climate change impacts, and curtailing illegal hunting. Understanding the science behind their size and ...

Opportunities to carry out postgraduate research towards an MPhil / PhD in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences exist, and further information may be obtained from the NTU Doctoral ...

Colossal Biosciences announced the successful birth of three dire wolves, marking what the company calls the world’s first de-extinction of an animal species. “Our team took DNA from a 13,000-year-old ...

Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, said in a Disney Parks blog post that the birth of baby Tucker “is really important for us," explaining ...

Mental health issues aren’t exclusive to humans—animals can experience them too. From cognitive decline resembling dementia to anxiety and trauma-related behaviors, science is uncovering how genetics, ...

Their findings shed new light on early development and could apply to many different animals, including humans. As a result, the study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of ...

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