In Earth's fossil record, soft-bodied organisms like jellyfish rarely stand the test of time. What's more, it's hard for any ...

Thomas White is a scientific advisor for the environmental charity Invertebrates Australia, and receives funding from The Australian Research Council. The brain is an evolutionary marvel. By shifting ...

Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex emotions. This is Ed. He’s a Canadian sphynx cat. He’s curious, ...

Most forms of life cannot survive extreme environmental conditions, like excessive temperatures. Likewise, the significant majority of species on our planet have a set lifespan and cannot exist past a ...

The brain is an evolutionary marvel. By shifting the control of sensing and behavior to this central organ, animals (including us) are able to flexibly respond and flourish in unpredictable ...