Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

The artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine environment preserved in the Jiangchuan region Xiaodong Wang A large and well-preserved series of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished during the rapid burst of evolution known as the Cambrian explosion. This event, which took place about 541 million to … Read more

Do trans women have a chance in sports? Sex genes are complex

Do trans women have a chance in sports? Sex genes are complex

Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced that it will determine whether athletes are eligible for women’s events by ordering an immediate lifetime test for the male-determining gene, SRY. But this new law raises many questions – about why “woman” is defined in this way, whether there is evidence that trans women have a chance, … Read more