Evolution

What octopus dreams tell us about the evolution of sleep

The first humans walked upright, while still having surprisingly simple brains

The fourth wave of Covid targets young and anxious people

This discovery has just changed what we know about the first life forms on Earth

This “map of life” shows where undiscovered species can be

Sperm whales have learned how to avoid harpoons and teach them the skills of others

Sperm whales have learned how to avoid harpoons and teach them the skills of others

The surprising new feature of human evolution has been discovered

The surprising new feature of human evolution has been discovered

Modern human ancestry will not be traced to a single point