Polyandrous birds evolve faster than monogamous ones, says research
Published on 12 June 2024A new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution suggests that mating systems of birds have a stronger effect on evolution rates than previously thought.
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Largest ever family tree of bird species shows bird brains have grown
Published on 1 April 2024Scientists from the Milner Centre have published the largest ever evolutionary tree for birds as part of the Bird 10,000 Genomes Project (B10K).
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New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of Tyrannosaurus rex
Published on 11 January 2024Restudy of fossils collected in New Mexico digs up key clues about T. rex’s origins in North America.
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Study shows birds that have evolved greater complexity are less biodiverse
Published on 25 September 2023Research from the Milner Centre for Evolution shows that birds with more complex skeletons are more specialised and so are less species rich.
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Nature’s great survivors: Flowering plants survived the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs
Published on 13 September 2023New Milner Centre for Evolution study tracks how “flower power” survived mass extinction 66 million years ago to become the dominant plant type
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Classroom environmental education doesn’t change attitudes - new research
Published on 8 August 2023Researchers at the Milner Centre for Evolution evaluated the effectiveness of conservation educational activities in the Cape Verde Island of Maio.
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Loud music festivals could reduce bat activity in some species by nearly 50 per cent
Published on 19 July 2023Researchers from the University of Bath and UWE investigated the possible effects of loud music festivals on bats' activity.
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Global cooling caused diversity of species in orchids, confirms study
Published on 10 July 2023Research shows global cooling of the climate 10 million years ago led to an explosion of diversity in terrestrial orchids.
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Scientists discover new embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing embryo
Published on 20 June 2023Scientists from the Milner Centre for Evolution have uncovered a new quality control system that removes damaged cells from early developing embryos.
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We’re teaching evolution the wrong way around
Published on 21 September 2018The new Milner Centre for Evolution will help support teachers teaching evolution