Evolution : Science World Report

Oct 07, 2014 01:47 PM EDT

The Evolution of the Red Fox: Scientists Trace Paternal Line of the Most Widely Distributed Land Carnivore

Scientists are learning a bit more about the evolutionary history of the red fox.

Oct 07, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

'Living Fossil' Reveals How Animals Transitioned from Sea to Land with its Primitive Colon

When it comes to understanding the process of evolution, "living fossils" may just provide the key. Scientists have taken a closer look at the skate and its primitive colon in order to understand how animals first emerged from water in order to live on land.

Oct 07, 2014 07:19 AM EDT

How Geography Impacts Animal Evolution in Tropical Caribbean Lizards

Evolution isn't just influenced by other animals and cataclysmic events; it's also influenced by geography.

Oct 06, 2014 08:01 AM EDT

Metamorphosis Drives Insect Evolution: Butterflies May be Less Likely to Become Extinct

Scientists have found that there's one set of insects that speed ahead more quickly than the others. It turns out that metamorphosing insects diversify far more quickly than other insects, and are the biggest contributors to the evolution of insect diversity.

Oct 03, 2014 12:43 PM EDT

Brain Evolution: Speedy Expansion of the Cerebellum May be Behind Evolving Apes

While in the past scientists believed that the neocortex of the brain was the "crowning achievement" of evolution, they've now found that the cerebellum expanded up to six times faster than anticipated throughout the evolution of apes.

Sep 30, 2014 05:57 AM EDT

Ancient Human Skeleton Sheds Light on the Evolution of Our Genome

Scientists have taken a look at a skeleton of a man that lived 2,330 years ago, and have discovered new information about the evolution of humans and our earliest common genetic ancestry.

Sep 29, 2014 10:04 AM EDT

Human Genome Evolved Through Internal Arms Race with Itself

When you hear about arms races, you don't normally think of genetics. Yet scientists have now found that you may just want to consider it when it comes to the genomes of primates.

Sep 23, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Antarctic Fish Have Antifreeze Blood and Ice Crystals in Their Bodies

Antarctic fish may swim in freezing waters, but they don't freeze themselves. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at why this is, uncovering "antifreeze" proteins that allow the fish to survive in the icy Southern Ocean.

Sep 19, 2014 06:38 AM EDT

Humans May Have Evolved Sense of 'Fairness' to Encourage Cooperation

Scientists have found that humans may have evolved the concept of "fairness" in order to support partnerships in groups and better their chances at survival.

Sep 18, 2014 10:36 AM EDT

How Stickleback Fish Evolve and Adapt So Quickly: Scientists Explore DNA Changes

Sticklebacks are some of the fastest fish in the world--at least in terms of evolution. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at these fish to get a better understanding of evolution and adaptation.

Sep 17, 2014 08:07 AM EDT

Humans Evolved Distinct Faces to be as Unique as Possible

Human faces vary widely; some have wider set eyes while others have narrower ones, and noses come in all shapes and sizes. Now, scientists have found that our varied faces are the result of evolutionary pressure to make each of us as unique and easily recognizable as possible.

Sep 12, 2014 12:44 PM EDT