The Latest Breaking News from Charles Darwin

To most of us, a dog showing its teeth is a pretty clear signal of threat. In 1872, Charles Darwin first suggested animals showed emotions similar to ours in their body language, and we might be able to use this to better understand their behaviour and motivations.

The UK’s former chief scientific adviser, a familiar face during Covid, talks about his new role as chair of the London museum and putting its collection at the heart of our climate response

"Even though it might seem brazen and despicable to our human social sensibilities, cheating thrives in the biological world."

Read inspirational quotes about valuing employees, cherishing human spirit and working well with others.

The top signs of a curious thinker include asking lots of questions and studying in your spare time - with three in ten Brits wanting to be more curious in general

A spectacularly detailed study about human uniqueness in just one trait has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, jointly by 105 authors from 70 institutions in 15 countries. They focused on reproductive success, defined as the number of surviving offspring, and on the differences between…

Playful takes on cautionary Ministry of Works signs encourage visitors to have a sensory experience

Gregor Mendel was disbelieved when he discovered genetics — until his work was rediscovered after he died

In our Guide to the Classics series, experts explain key works of literature.