Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution
An adult mouse is released from the lab into a semi-natural outdoor enclosure. These are its first steps out of an artificial lab environment into a dynamic, realistic ecosystem.

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.