"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how Earth's history led to the formation of our own minds. The book reveals the ...

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Starship could become one of the most important milestones in the evolution of life, arguing the ...

If we look across the whole of the mammal branch of the tree of life, we find there are many groups of mammals that have ...

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created an RNA molecule that can not just replicate, but “evolve” into a diverse range of more complex molecules. This find could plug a major gap in the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. At one time, Earth had no life. Then, it did. Whether the process was gradual or rapid, the ...

For decades, many scientists have relied on the "hard steps" model to suggest that intelligent life is rare — the improbable result of a series of unlikely evolutionary leaps. But new research by ...

To understand evolution, humans must think in much larger units of time than those we use to define our lives. After all, evolutionary change isn't apparent in days, months, or years. Instead, it's ...

"He had a nasty reputation as a cruel dude. They said he was ruthless, they said he was crude. Eager for action and hot for the game, the coming attraction, the drop of a name... Life in the fast lane ...