In the northern hemisphere, glacial periods have had profound and lasting effects on the population genetics of numerous species, with founder effects often persisting for many generations in formerly ...

Learn more about the volcanic island of Nishinoshima and how its frequent eruptions are helping scientists understand how plant species evolve and thrive. Monica Cull is a Digital Editor/Writer for ...

A study of birds on Pacific islands shows conclusively that the formation of new species is a gradual and not a sudden process, according to biologists from the UK, France, Australia and the USA ...