The tiny pantheon known as the Asgard archaea bear traits that hint at how plants, animals and fungi emerged on Earth.

During early development, tissues and organs begin to bloom through the shifting, splitting, and growing of many thousands of ...

The cells of all animals—including humans—are characterized by their ability to adhere particularly well to surfaces in their ...

Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn ...