Humans really do rule the world. We took over fast and far, more than any other wild vertebrates. We inhabit nearly every corner of the world, and can thrive in deserts, tropical rainforests and even ...

During California’s worst dry spell in the past 1,200 years, some populations of wildflowers defied the odds to survive the ordeal. Researchers say they now believe these flowers relied on a type of ...

In the long shadow of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, life appears to have bounced back with surprising speed. A new analysis of sedimentation rates suggests that the first wave of marine ...

Sitting roughly in the middle of the SVS subwoofer lineup, the award-winning 3000 Series represents a goldilocks combination of performance and value, making it one of the brand’s most appealing ...

Dark-eyed junco songbirds have been serenading the University of California, Los Angeles campus for decades as they forage for food. The species from the sparrow family is not usually found in cities.

Environmental change doesn’t affect evolution in a single, predictable way. In large-scale computer simulations, scientists discovered that some fluctuating conditions help populations evolve higher ...

I have retired as a wage earner. But this doesn’t mean I’m exempt from dedication to the safety, morality and responsibility of every citizen of this nation. By definition and intent, I am a public ...

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We're known to wax poetically about the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, at least since their respective retirements in 2022 and 2016, respectively. The rally-born sport sedans were ...

For centuries, engineers have turned to nature for inspiration. Leonardo da Vinci dreamed of gliding machines that would mimic birds. Today, the close study of animals and plants is leading to ...

Few leaders in Kenya’s modern history embody ideological consistency as profoundly as the late Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. Through decades of struggle, exile, detention, and reform, Raila’s ...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the Jurassic Park movies, it’s that running a dinosaur theme park isn’t easy. It’s a constant balancing act of keeping your employees satisfied, making your park ...