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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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04-11-2023
Sandgrouse feathers have an uncanny ability to retain water
By using high resolution microscopes and 3D technology, a team...
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04-11-2023
Why do we sleep? Study reveals new clues behind this mystery 
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of human life, one that...
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04-11-2023
Common dietary supplement proven to combat breast cancer
In recent years, cancer therapies have often fallen short of...
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04-11-2023
Underwater volcanic eruptions are more harmful than previously believed
A groundbreaking study led by researchers from the University of...
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04-11-2023
Athletes respond differently to robotic and human opponents
In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Florida,...
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04-11-2023
Temperature is the main driver of oxygen in U.S. rivers
The quantity of dissolved oxygen in rivers is highly important...
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04-11-2023
Which factors influence vaccine hesitancy?
A recent study led by the Medical University of South...
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04-11-2023
Luna moth tails have only one purpose – evading bats
In a groundbreaking investigation into the world of Luna moths,...
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04-11-2023
Scientists unravel the secrets of polar bear fur
In a groundbreaking development, three engineers from the University of...
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04-10-2023
Kids vote: Is Alexa smarter than Roomba?
In the age of AI-driven technology, how children interact with...
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04-10-2023
Modified plants produce pheromones to confuse pests
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Earlham Institute in...
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04-10-2023
Trees are stronger and tougher in hurricane-prone areas
On a fateful journey to the island of Dominica, researchers...
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