Termites are among the most successful animals on Earth, forming vast societies that can number in the millions. But how did such complex social systems evolve from solitary ancestors that looked much ...

Early in development, many animals pick a team—male or female—based on their genetics, and, with time, acquire the ...

A recent study takes a closer look at what’s happening in the human mind when we really want to believe something.

Researchers across biology, philosophy, and AI are split on what counts as a mind—and whether today’s systems qualify.

A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth. The thought experiment suggests that we need to avoid human biases in our ...

Celebrated UK-based comic book artist Jock shares on socials a piece of concept art for Hulu’s acclaimed “Alien: Earth” series, showcasing a Xenomorph running through a forest. “I drew a small amount ...