The origin of life is surely one of the most important questions in biology. How did inanimate molecules give rise to the ...

The nearly 30-year tale of secalosides A and B began in 1997, when natural product chemists identified them as components of rye pollen extract. Although the compounds were inactive in lab tests with ...

New method reveals chemical signs of early microbial life in ancient Earth rocks, showing photosynthesis evolved much earlier ...

A new study published in Conservation Biology examines the behavior and distribution of queen conch (Aliger gigas) to guide ...

Earth’s first sponges may have been ghostly, soft-bodied pioneers—ancient animals that evolved long before their skeletons ...

A new study reveals how biological branching networks use surface geometry to shape blood vessels, brains, and plants.

Ultimately, Mars will test our biology more than our technology. Every gram of muscle preserved, every synapse protected, every cell repaired will be a triumph of physiology. Space may dismantle the ...

You have likely heard Europa described as one of the most promising places to search for life beyond Earth. The icy moon of ...

The next time you crack an egg, don’t toss those eggshells into the compost bin just yet. Whether you have empty shells from a baking project or remnants from peeling hard-boiled eggs from Easter, ...

For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to ...

Turtles at Fernbank Museum Here are some more photos from the Turtles exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. It's on display until Sept. 1, 2025. (sponsored) More than 300 different species of ...