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By Marion Renault Feb 1, 2021

Health

How humans have adapted to the harshest environments

From the tallest peaks to the deepest seas, one medical researcher is studying communities on the edge of survival.

By Kate Baggaley Oct 23, 2020

Animals

Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well

These wee winged creatures flew more like chickens than eagles.

By Thomas J. Kwak and Alonso Ramirez/The Conversation Sep 18, 2019

Environment

How some fish are adapted to thrive after catastrophic hurricanes

Studies in Puerto Rico show that native-fish populations thrived after Maria, while exotic ones sank.

By Kenneth Seligson/The Conversation May 21, 2019

Environment

The Maya dealt with a form of climate change, too. Here’s how they survived.

The Classic civilization could only respond to their changing climate. We can do far more if we choose to.

By Bridget B. Baker/The Conversation Jan 19, 2019

Animals

Do wild animals hate being cold in winter?

And why are so many dogs wearing snow boots?

By Jan Hoole/The Conversation Jan 17, 2019

Animals

Sloths aren’t the picky eaters we thought they were

When their favorite food isn't available, they will try something else.

By Penny Bickle/The Conversation Aug 31, 2018

Science

Cheese played a surprisingly important role in human evolution

Ancient Egyptian cheese helps us understand when and how dairy came into our lives.

By Monica G. Turner/The Conversation Aug 30, 2018

Environment

Yellowstone thrived after its 1988 fires, but dry summers threaten all progress

Extremely hot, dry weather is no longer as rare as it used to be.

By Marlene Cimons May 21, 2018

Nexus Media News

Caught in a race against climate change, lizards hit an evolutionary dead end

The brown anole has little room left to evolve.

By Nexus Media Dec 9, 2016

Nexus Media News

Are jellyfish going to take over the ocean?

An interview with jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin

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How humans have adapted to the harshest environments

Dinosaurs may have evolved into birds, but early flights didn’t go so well

How some fish are adapted to thrive after catastrophic hurricanes

The Maya dealt with a form of climate change, too. Here’s how they survived.

Do wild animals hate being cold in winter?

Sloths aren’t the picky eaters we thought they were

Cheese played a surprisingly important role in human evolution

Yellowstone thrived after its 1988 fires, but dry summers threaten all progress

Caught in a race against climate change, lizards hit an evolutionary dead end

Are jellyfish going to take over the ocean?