These “walking sharks” can lay eggs without spending extra energy, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about reproduction.

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

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Biology have discovered a remarkably streamlined strategy for developmental ...

For the first time, we know more than we ever expected to know about the sex lives of the majestic beluga whale. It's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Embryology is the discipline concerned with the study of embryogenesis, the development of the embryo from a fertilised egg cell. Findings in embryology have helped in the understanding of congenital ...