Convergent evolution is the concept by which organisms independently develop mechanisms to adapt to the same, or similar, selective pressures. Classic examples include the evolution of camera-like ...

It turns out humans aren’t the only ones checking out what their neighbors are doing when looking for ideas on how to make life easier. All species adapt and evolve in a variety of ways. In fact, ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...

Researchers identified the proteins of a CO2-fixing organelle, namely, 'pyrenoid,' in the marine algal group Chlorarachniophyta and revealed various pyrenoid-associated proteins among algal groups, ...

Despite the speedy development of effective vaccines, therapeutic antibodies, and antivirals, the emergence of viral variants continues to prolong the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study featured in the ...

Over the last couple of months researchers tracking emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants have started noticing something strange. No one new variant has looked like taking over but instead a variety of ...

In a recent study published on the bioRxiv* preprint server, an international team of researchers presented a detailed account of the unique evolutionary trajectory of the severe acute respiratory ...

In most narratives, the story of evolution is the story of organisms emerging from the ocean and eventually populating the land. But for some species, that evolution also involved a return trip.

Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining GameRant. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon ...

At a young age, David has always enjoyed exploring fiction. This has been evident in his love of reading, films, and video games. As a result, it made sense to pursue writing as a career. He has ...