Evolution

Long live the queen!
A queen ant manages a long lifespan despite overeating and being inactive. Researchers offer insights into her charmed life.
Legacy of Eves
Learnings from a study of the evolution of women’s bodies.
How 'bat power' cures
Unveiling the secrets of bat biology could lead to therapies for human diseases.
'The brain knows what kind of sleep it needs'
Bruno van Swinderen on the regulatory characteristic of sleep.