The Evolutionary Benefits Of Being Forgetful Should Make You Feel Better About Memory Lapses
Why do we forget things? Is it simply a sign of memory impairment, or are there benefits?
Does Evolution Even Matter Anymore — Or Is Human Progress Just Too Fast for Biology?
The modern world is replete with things that make our once-adaptive instincts go awry.
The Forgotten, Evolutionary Reason Cats Love Being So High Up
What seems like an accessory is really a necessity that caters to their instincts.
Maddy Thorson on 'Celeste' as a Trans Icon, the Evolution of Indies, and Her Next Game
“When we started working again, we had this urge to run as far away from Celeste as possible.”
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet isn’t the evolution you were hoping for
Inverse Score: 7/10
Look: Ancient shrimp-like creature sheds light on an evolutionary mystery
This five-eyed wonder is no longer in a class of its own.
5 ways cephalopods challenge our understanding of evolution
The evolutionary history of catnip is wild
The brain-altering treat your cat loves has a back-story worth telling.
Behold, the rhino beetle's evolutionary beauty
Look: A mysterious Bronze Age animal reveals an evolutionary first
Meet the kunga.
Evolutionary biologists are finally studying an ecosystem ignored for decades
Plants and animals are evolving in cities around the world.
The strange evolution of the male sex drive
In this episode, we discuss what the latest research says about this surprising new data.
500 million-year-old fossil illuminates a bizarre evolutionary mystery
Only its arms, or ambulacra, were calcified, protecting its “food grooves.”
Male celibacy has evolutionary benefits — but not for the reasons you think
Opinion: We studied lifelong religious celibacy in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to understand why some people choose not to have sex.
A “singing” endangered animal reveals the evolutionary origins of music
These lemurs have got some groove.
Catnip's double-evolution explains why cats love this plant
Catnip's evolutionary history is key to its powerful effect on felines.
The world’s first octopus farm will be an evolutionary disaster — here’s why
Farming octopuses is cruel and inhumane, too.
'Guardians of the Galaxy 3's High Evolutionary Is the Team's Biggest Threat — For One Counterintuitive Reason
“He didn’t want to make things perfect. He just hated things the way they are.”
Whale evolution isn’t completely understood — but genes reveal part of the story
The genomes of cetaceans help tell the story of mammals who returned to the life aquatic.
The Most Popular Holiday Treat Reveals a Weird Evolutionary Mix-Up
Peppermint is a beloved ingredient in November and December. But should it be?
Animal evolution explains why social distancing is so difficult
"Challenging social environments can directly affect health and well-being."
These Tool-Wielding Monkeys Shed Light on a Huge Evolutionary Mystery
When did our primate relatives begin to make tools, rather than simply use them?
Ancient humans forged hybrid species at critical periods in our evolution
Ancient human species met and mated. Here’s why that matters.
Human evolution theory debunked by ancient crystals and eggshells
A new study challenges a dominant view about ancient Homo sapiens.
Chukwudi Iwuji Explains the High Evolutionary, 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3's "Grandiose" Villain
Here’s how opera and a costume helped Iwuji bring his despicable Marvel villain to life.
4-million-year-old hand debunks a popular theory of human evolution
New research reveals insight into the common ancestor of humans and chimpanzees.
This surprising cephalopod challenges our understanding of human evolution
New research shines a light on the origins of intelligence.
Why biology’s ultimate comeback story could debunk a major Darwin theory of evolution
Scientists have long wondered whether there are limits to what evolution can do or if Darwin had the right idea. The truth may lie somewhere between the two.
House pets and the evolution of domestication
In this episode, we discuss how an evolutionary view of domestication is helping us understand our favorite house pets.
Geneticists reveal the evolutionary origins of Cannabis sativa
It’s not easy being green.
