Scientists have long believed that a universal genetic code serves as a blueprint for all life on Earth, dictating the structure and function of organisms from the simplest bacteria to complex humans.

Have you ever wondered why life on Earth looks so different yet follows a hidden pattern? Scientists have discovered something amazing: a single rule that seems to guide how all living things spread ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. We’ve pieced together a remarkably detailed timeline of ...