A groundbreaking new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep's core functions originated hundreds of millions ...

After studying rocks more than 541 million years old, MIT scientists have found new evidence that some of Earth’s first ...

Studying ancient sea creatures’ snoozing habits could shed light on the origins of sleep.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. At a certain point in Earth’s distant past, the planet’s ...

One of the biggest quests in biology is understanding how every cell in an animal's body carries an identical genome yet still gives rise to a kaleidoscope of different cell types and tissues. A ...

Scientists recently discovered an ancient whale species distinguished by its “very pointy” teeth and large eyes. It roamed the ocean some 26 million years ago. Image from Museums Victoria’s Research ...