New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted ...
Veterinarian and public health leader Megin Nichols talked about the interdependence of human, animal and environmental ...
In the grand story of evolution, the crowning human distinction is our big brain. But our large heads have been slow to ...
Scientists have confirmed that the Atlas blue butterfly carries the most chromosomes of any animal, with 229 pairs. Unlike duplication, its chromosomes split apart, reshaping its genome in surprising ...
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...
Urban trees are essential to the health of cities and their residents: they cool neighborhoods, filter pollution from the air ...
Human Rights Watch (HRW) welcomes the opportunity to provide information to the Special Rapporteur to inform her upcoming report to the United Nations General Assembly in its eightieth session. This ...
Discoveries that impact lifespan and healthspan in fruit flies are usually tested in mice before being considered potentially relevant in humans, a process that is expensive and time intensive. A ...