Evolution

Relying on evolutionary theories to explain gender violence ignores the environmental and social factors that influence such behaviours

Some scholars have argued that gender-based violence has an evolutionary root, a controversial view of a universal problem

In an age of both untold prosperity and existential crisis, it’s time to rethink work

It is hoped the MeerKAT telescope will lead to more discoveries on the evolution of galaxies

A tiny theropod, Shuvuuia, the name of which derives from the Mongolian word for bird, is part of a group known as the alvarezsaurus, had both extraordinary hearing and night…

Marketing experts need to apply the human behaviour-change techniques they have mastered to convince everyone to start looking after the Earth

About 45% of insect species will become extinct in a few decades because they can’t evolve rapidly enough in a world changed by human activities

Sluggish snails prevailed, but Homo erectus may have died out because, honestly, why bother?

DNA studies reveal that African elephants belong to a very successful and widespread family

Although it is totally discredited, its pervasive influence still colours perceptions because of its long association with empirical validity

"Sharing stories is an evolutionary tool that alters our minds," says the author.

Is evolutionary science racist? Should we reject the idea that we evolved from ape-like species?

Pope Francis has cautioned against portraying God as a magician and says it is possible to believe in evolution and creation.

Technology has exacerbated inequality. But we should prepare ourselves for an increasingly tech-driven world, an act that could eradicate the problem.

Female chickens might have pushed their partners into evolving virtually no penis in order to make mating mutual.