While sexual reproduction is the predominant strategy among animals, some species have evolved the ability to reproduce asexually ...

Two FIU students have been named 2025 Guy Harvey and Florida Sea Grant Fellows. Among the eight individuals in Florida ...

Nematodes have oily surfaces that impact survival and interactions, offering insights into evolution and parasite control. A ...

In today’s digital age, the ubiquitous presence of cellphones has transformed them into essential tools for communication, ...

A team of researchers has outlined a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal consciousness, a method that may yield new insights into the similarities and differences among living ...

At the beginning of 2024, I entered a relationship where I experienced ongoing physical and emotional mistreatment. I have ...

In line with the idea that certain sounds may coincide with particular emotions, researchers have found that words may ...

Human evolution has revolved around food, from identifying and foraging for it to growing and preparing it. Researchers have identified a region in the brain's visual cortex that responds to food and ...

When animals and humans explore their surrounding environment or complete specific tasks, their brains simultaneously support both their mental (i.e., cognitive) processes and physical movements. For ...

There’s nothing like getting caught in a giggle loop, where the desire to laugh builds until it bursts out at a disastrous moment. Only then do we often realize that laughter is a rather strange ...

A new book offers an unsettling account of human exceptionalism and shows that the unique ways we gamble with risks and move out of our comfort zones may yet be our downfall.

What is a long-haul flight? A long-haul flight typically refers to a non-stop flight of six hours or more, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. But as technology advances, a new ...