When did human ancestors begin to eat meat?

A new study identifies human ancestor Australopithecus as a plant eater, narrowing when regular meat consumption increased and brains grew.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Jan. 28, 2025 ~6 min

Polygamy isn’t a great mating strategy for birds

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, researchers analyze how different bird mating practices shape evolution and survival.

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min


Super hot climate may have split lampreys into 2 groups

New research on lampreys could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our current changing climate.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Jan. 9, 2025 ~5 min

Lizard meet-up shows evolution in action

"This was a rare opportunity where we could watch evolution as it happened."

Georgia Tech • futurity
Dec. 30, 2024 ~6 min

How weird anglerfish defied evolutionary odds

"This work not only enhances our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity but also illustrates the resilience and creativity of evolution."

Alexandra Becker - Rice U. • futurity
Dec. 3, 2024 ~9 min

Utah fossil is a clue to the origins of animals with bones

A new fossil species from Utah offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of animal life in a pivotal period in the history of Earth.

Brian Maffly - U. Utah • futurity
Nov. 18, 2024 ~8 min

Humans’ love for carbs may date back to before farming

Why do we love carbs? The origins may predate agriculture and even go back to before our split from Neanderthals.

U. Buffalo • futurity
Oct. 25, 2024 ~7 min

There’s a surprising link between body temp and animal diets

"What we found was that body temperature is somewhat of a requirement to evolve an herbivorous diet."

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 10, 2024 ~6 min


Fossil hints at more complex fish brain evolution

A new discovery suggests the evolution of ray-finned fish brains is far more complex than previously believed.

U. Michigan • futurity
June 17, 2024 ~6 min

German cockroaches have humans to thank for their evolution

A new study unveils insights into the origins of the common German cockroach and how they came to scurry across our kitchen floors.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
June 4, 2024 ~5 min

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