At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that ...

There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution ...

If the beginning of farming in peninsular India triggered a unique cultural dynamic that led to the formation of a Megalithic ...

scrofa domesticus (above), the domesticated pig ... skulls that came from younger animals and were smaller than those dating to the beginning of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic. Zeder believes that ...

Scientists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old ancestor of the Black Death in the remains of a Bronze Age sheep, shedding light on the early evolution of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria responsible for ...

In tracing the backstories of diseases like plague, this new research highlights the importance of looking not just at ancient human remains, but also the animals around them ... ancestor in Eurasia ...

In tracing the backstories of diseases like plague, this new research highlights the importance of looking not just at ancient human remains, but also the animals around them, the authors say.

dating back to the Neolithic era — a period marked by major social and technological advancements, including settled communities, plant cultivation and animal domestication. Camels, which ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Many owners end up wondering how to maximise the chances of fostering a positive relationship between their cat and other animals – or if they should get them a “friend” at all. However ...