The peppered moth is an iconic example of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. For centuries peppered moths (Biston betularia) were common in the forests around Manchester, ...

How do intermittent events like hurricanes impact natural selection? A University of Rhode Island professor and colleagues ...

When males are forced to compete for females, new species form more rapidly. This has been shown in a new study where the ...

Mike Webster works for the University of St Andrews. He receives funding from the University of St Andrews and various research organisations. Many animals live in groups. One of the main benefits of ...