Peafowls, symbols of royalty and beauty, captivate with their vibrant plumage and iconic tails. From the well-known Indian ...

Humans’ closest primate relatives lost their tails about 25 million years ago, but exactly how has remained a mystery. A breakthrough in genetic research may finally offer answers.

How humans lost their tails — and why the discovery took 2.5 years to publish An elegant run of experiments in mice reveals the genetic changes that led humanity’s ape ancestors to lose the ...