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Researchers characterize the evolution of beak shape in relation to its many functions.

The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented reality.

How does living life in darkness influence the way nocturnal fishes see? A study by OIST scientists finds out.

New global data of invertebrate distributions suggests time holds key to species diversity

Using remote acoustic monitoring to track bird activity on Okinawa for the first time, scientists examined the distribution of birds on Okinawa.

Three new ant species named in honor of key figures in conservation—Barack Obama, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and E.O. Wilson—are immortalized as 3D virtual avatars.

Researchers find that cold winters contributed to the evolution of beak size in Australasian songbirds.

New research provides insight into plumage evolution

Modern technology helps taxonomy to identify new ant species.

Past land connections, as well as current climate, are shown to be of primary importance in determining ant diversity patterns.

A striking decline in ant biodiversity found on land converted to a rubber plantation in China.