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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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08-10-2023
Extreme cooling event caused extinction of first early humans in Europe
Recent findings have shed new light on the early human...
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08-10-2023
Scientists discover method for upcycling plastic waste into soap
Researchers at Virginia Tech have unlocked a remarkable way to...
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08-10-2023
Microplastics found embedded in tissues of whales and dolphins
In a disturbing study on ocean microplastics, researchers discovered microplastics...
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08-10-2023
Mental health crisis: Half of the world’s population will be affected by age 75
A recent study has unearthed staggering statistics which suggest that...
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08-10-2023
Weekend recovery may not counteract cardiovascular impacts of sleep deprivation
Although people often think they can compensate for lack of...
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08-10-2023
World Lion Day: Celebrating the king of the jungle
World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10th every year...
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08-10-2023
Top marine predators may suffer massive habitat loss by 2100
A recent study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution...
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08-10-2023
Environmentally-friendly semen will produce cattle that burp less methane
Canadian dairy farmer, Ben Loewith, anticipates an eco-friendly shift come...
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08-09-2023
Takakia has lived on Earth 400 million years, but it may not survive climate change
In the icy cliffs of the Tibetan Plateau, a 390-million-year-old...
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08-09-2023
What is the path to happiness? The science is still not clear
For many years, experts have attempted to understand the science...
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08-09-2023
July was Earth's hottest month in 120,000 years
On Tuesday, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed July...
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08-09-2023
Air pollution linked to increase in antibiotic resistance
A new study led by Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the...
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