The offspring of crosses between related species can sometimes fill a new environmental niche, and such hybridizations may even lead to speciation. Ashley started at The Scientist in 2018. Before ...

Extinction is a natural part of life on Earth. But occasionally, extinction rates have surged far beyond usual levels, driving mass extinction events that have reshaped the trajectory of life. After a ...

Critically endangered species need intensive conservation efforts to prevent them from becoming extinct. Access to high-quality reference genomes helps researchers make informed decisions about ...