More precise mutation rate provides detailed insights into past demographic changes.

But what about similarity in plumage patterns?

But alternative explanations remain to be ruled out.

A recent study points to reduced predation pressure.

Four lessons for enjoying academic life

But we should not forget about ancient barriers and recent human impact.

High plunge-divers and deep pursuit-divers have larger eyes.

Two recent studies reach the same conclusion.

New insights into the evolutionary role of structural variants.

Both black facial masks and yellow bibs are honest signals of male quality.

Short answer: it’s complicated.

And what about the future of these two species?

Strong sexual selection culminates in reproductive isolation.

Genetic analyses and simulations point to balancing selection.

The species complex might hold many more species.

Despite an extensive history of study, quantitative constraints on the thermophysiology of Tyrannosaurus rex remain limited. Here, we derive a thermodynamically based determination of T. rex body temp...

Genetic analyses reveal gene flow between populations in Australia and New Zealand.

A deep split between European and Asian populations.

Why does reproductive isolation break down between these species?

A genetic study provides some taxonomic clarity.

What is the main mechanism: selection or drift?

But it there coupling of genetic loci for these isolation mechanisms?

But how do these patterns of gene expression impact phenotypic traits?

How did the different evolutionary strata arise?

Body size also strongly influences call structure.

Some philosophical advice from Michel de Montaigne.

A neutral byproduct or the outcome of adaptation?

Exploring the role of “migratory drop-offs”.

A genetic comparison of Middle and Great Spotted Woodpecker.

With a brief explanation of Ancestral Recombination Graphs (ARGs).

New insights into the evolution of a previously described inversion.

More fruit leads to more male displays which attracts more females.

This endangered species is embedded within the Maroon Oriole.

Numerous playback experiments might provide the answer.

Insights from several model species.

Selection can still operate in small populations.

Their dispersal ability might play a role.

Some intriguing patterns of gene flow in this bird group.

A promising development that requires further research.

Recent study highlights the importance of a historical baseline.