Natural History Magazine

Features

A noted Darwin historian probes the naturalist’s inner life.

Features

Ancient genes, recycled and repurposed, control embryonic development in organisms of striking diversity.

Features

An introduction to the November 2005 special issue "Darwin & Evolution".

Universe

Scientists face a choice: invoke a deity or continue the quest for knowledge

Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.

The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.

Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)