A new way of analysing fossils has revealed more about animals and environments of ancient times, when humans were evolving.

The new information pushes the presence of the bacterium Treponema pallidum back at least 3,000 years from what was ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Termites became social powerhouses by stripping away genes tied to competition and independence. This genetic shedding locked in monogamy, boosted cooperation, and paved the way for their ...

Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Murdoch Mysteries – Canada’s longest-running one-hour scripted drama – hasn't made it to 19 series by just phoning it in. And the news series is finally available to view in the UK. Set in Toronto in ...