Ecosystems which have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the ...

Across the world, there are large areas of habitat which would suit native plant species just fine. But very often, they’re simply absent. Our new research gauges the scale of this problem ...

In a study published in Systematic Biology, researchers from Imperial College London, UCL, Dalhousie University and the ...

In the world of animal breeding, hybrid animals are a fascinating mix of nature and human effort. These animals are created by crossing two different species, leading to unique and sometimes ...

The tool we've identified is called a Quina scraper. This type of stone tool is well known from archaeological sites in ...

A new study has revealed that the forces creating mountain ranges can also drive species diversity and the evolution of life.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

NPCA shares the latest archaeological discovery at Mammoth Cave National Park, which has a pretty fascinating human history, too.

The book claims that a new style of fossilization will emerge in the future. This new style will incorporate manufactured ...

With their new simulation method, the scientists say further models of species diversity can be created at a global scale, helping them to make long-term forecasts about changes in biodiversity ...

A question that we have all asked ourselves at some time is what will happen when human beings become extinct or what species may appear ... for them to adapt to the new world.

This new research offers a benchmark for measuring progress. It shows where pressures are strongest, which species are most at risk and how different environments respond to human activity.