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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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03-08-2023
Poor sleep linked to earlier onset of cardiovascular disease
Along with regular exercise and a balanced diet, sleep is...
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03-08-2023
Heart rate influences our perception of time
Since ancient times, the possible role of the heart in...
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03-08-2023
Short-distance migrations are a common part of life
When people undertake long-distance migrations, across borders, oceans or continents,...
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03-07-2023
Bumblebees learn new trends by watching others
A new study published in PLoS Biology reveals that bumblebees...
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03-07-2023
Breath compounds could make it easy to detect COVID
The emergence of new COVID-19 variants have made rapid testing...
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03-07-2023
Tonight's Worm Moon marks the beginning of spring
The last full moon of the winter season in the...
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03-07-2023
How does urbanization shape arthropod communities?
Urban areas are bursting with both human and animal life....
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03-07-2023
Almost no place on Earth is safe from air pollution
In a recent study, a team of scientists led by...
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03-07-2023
Growing crops at solar farms increases panel efficiency
A recent study led by Cornell University has found that...
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03-06-2023
Cockatoos can recognize the need for a tool set
Until now, chimpanzees have stood out as the only non-human...
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03-06-2023
Honeybees create mental maps to find their way home
A century of research has shown that honeybees are excellent...
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03-06-2023
Earth greening affects carbon uptake by plants
Researchers from North Carolina State University recently published a paper...
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