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04-08-2024
Tiktaalik fossil discovery reveals how fish first walked onto land
The evolution of walking, a crucial phase in the journey from water to land by our ancient ancestors, marks one of life's most significant evolutionary transitions. Recent research on Tiktaalik fossils has recently enhanced our understanding of a pivotal shift in evolution. This fossil, dating back 375 million years, serves as a pivotal link in our understanding of evolution. It represents a key transitional form between fish and the vertebrates that would eventually inhabit the land. Spearheaded by a team including Penn State biologist Tom Stewart, this...
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08-26-2023
Witch hazel plants propel seeds at bullet speeds
A recent study from Duke University has revealed the remarkable...
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08-26-2023
National Dog Day: Celebrating all the ways that dogs make life better
National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th every year...
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08-25-2023
Once-​in-a-century heatwave may soon happen every other year
As the world experiences increasingly frequent and deadly heatwaves, researchers...
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08-24-2023
Not so green: Hidden "forever chemicals" found in paper drinking straws 
In a world increasingly alarmed by the environmental implications of...
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08-24-2023
Does social media cause depression in children? A new study says no
A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and...
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08-24-2023
Blistering heat of July 2023 broke records across the globe
In the summer months of 2023, the world experienced a...
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08-24-2023
Millions of carbon credits are not tied to forest preservation, as claimed
In a new study published in the journal Science, researchers...
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08-24-2023
Mysterious dark spot on Neptune detected from Earth for the first time
In a remarkable discovery, astronomers employing the European Southern Observatory’s...
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08-24-2023
Wildfire smoke exposure was not much worse than a bad pollen day in NYC
According to a recent study led by NYU Grossman School...
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08-24-2023
Obstructive sleep apnea speeds up aging on a cellular level
In the realm of sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
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08-23-2023
National parks enrich mammal diversity beyond the boundaries of protected areas
Recent research has unveiled a captivating facet of large national...
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08-23-2023
T. rex cousins had even shorter arms and bulldog snouts
An unexpected discovery in Morocco has brought to light fossils...
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