Deep in the White Mountains in New Hampshire (USA), there is a forest that is not only a natural wonder but also a laboratory of the planet.
For over 60 years, every fallen leaf, every drop of water, and every...
20 million years ago, a land bridge emerged in what now comprises the Arabian Peninsula and Anatolia, connecting Africa with Asia and Europe, after a 75 million-year isolation.
This geological event, analyzed in a recent study published in Nature Reviews...
A study conducted by the University of Maryland revealed that the Tokay gecko possesses an extraordinary 'sixth sense' that allows it to detect vibrations in its environment.
This mechanism enables it to anticipate the presence of predators or prey, by...
The dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris as a subspecies of the wolf) is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the canid family that evolved alongside human societies in different cultures for over 30,000 years. Currently, it is estimated...
The octopus, a cephalopod invertebrate known for its eight tentacles and its ability to camouflage, has a unique ability to move its limbs with astonishing precision, such as the extraordinary dexterity of its tentacles. These limbs, covered by two...
A new study published in PLOS ONE concludes that the radiation-induced mutation has not caused significant genetic differences between the populations of dogs in the city of Chernobyl and the nearby nuclear power plant.
This research has important implications for...
The species of **bacteria** in a **Wisconsin lake** are constantly evolving in an endless cycle from which they do not seem to be able to escape.
According to a new study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers found that, over the...
A team of researchers from the University of Zurich has analyzed the behavior and genetic markers of chimpanzees in 35 different sites, using a "genetic time machine".
The study, published in Science, found that more complex technologies, such as the...
A study conducted by researchers from the **University of Oxford** and published in **PeerJ** focused on the behavior of wild chimpanzees in Bossou, Guinea, and their ability to crack nuts with hammers and anvils.
This activity has been considered...
Dogs, considered man's best friends, are experiencing significant changes both in their biology and behavior due to their close coexistence with humans. Experts have defined this evolution as the "third wave of domestication", reflecting a rapid adaptation to urban...
