Live birth has evolved independently more than 150 times. The underlying biophysical processes all look quite similar, but new research shows they use completely different genetic tools.
Echolocation evolved multiple times in bats over millions of year. Yet the earliest bat ancestors probably didn't have this skill — or if they did, it was likely very primitive.
Australia’s largest predator, the dingo, is resistant to one of the main threats to its survival as a species – changes to skull shape brought about by hybridisation, research shows.
Archaeological discoveries in East Asia over the last decade or so have dramatically rewritten our understanding of human evolution, writes Darren Curnoe.
With their flamboyant dress, and fabulous song and dance routines, tiny peacock spiders have captivated many hearts. But why does this little Casanova put on such a spectacular show? ask Michael Kasumovic, Damian Elias and Madeline Girard.
Let's get to the bottom of the story. Just why did human backsides become the shape they are? And what purpose do they serve? Find out in the latest episode of our evolution series: How Did We Get Here?
