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A viral descendent of the deadly 1918 flu is probably still going around
Century-old samples from human lungs revealed the pandemic flu's genetics.
The biggest myth about dog breeds
If you think your dog is fiercely independent because it's a husky, you're probably just projecting.
Crows and ravens flexed smarts and strength for world dominance
As corvids flew all over the planet and settled in new environments, they evolved unique skills that gave them an edge in survival.
An archerfish family tree is the best shot yet at the evolution of sniper fish
We finally have an idea of how these fish evolved to blast bugs in the air.
Dogs know exactly what they’re doing when they give you the ‘puppy eyes’
The centuries-old bond between people and dogs has shaped canine evolution—from barking to adorable expressions.
Meet the ancient owl that embraced daylight
Millions of years ago, one owl species moved off the night shift, shaping a lifestyle for some modern birds of prey.
How vampire bats evolved to get the most out of their bloody diets
Blood isn't the most nutritious meal, but that hasn't stopped vampire bats from drinking up.
‘Deltacron’ could exist after all
But it's not any scarier than the original variants.
Ancient sea creatures pioneered the gallop
Scientists have traced irregular gaits to 400-million-year-old animals with backbones.
Slap another cephalopod on the vampire squid’s family tree
Syllipsimopodi bideni is the oldest known ancestor to vampire squids and octopuses. And its fossil has a tentacular surprise.