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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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03-12-2024
Seagrass meadows under threat from herbivores migrating from warm waters
Subtropical seagrass meadows, the underwater ecosystems that play a crucial...
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03-12-2024
Earth’s interactions with Mars influence deep ocean circulation
Researchers have delved into the geological record of the deep...
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03-12-2024
'Living fossils' could inspire advancements in human health
In 1859, Charles Darwin introduced the concept of "living fossils."...
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03-12-2024
The surprising role of low-relief mountain ranges in climate regulation
The Earth's climate system is remarkably stable, allowing life to...
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03-12-2024
Bioluminescent plants can now provide eco-friendly lighting to every home
Researchers have identified a native plant gene that simplifies the...
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03-12-2024
The elusive evolution of the human chin
Have you ever paused to consider the significance of your...
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03-12-2024
Two billion people are threatened by land subsidence
In an era where nearly two billion people worldwide are...
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03-12-2024
Marine algae genes used to boost crop yields in land plants
Scientists have identified the gene that allows marine algae to...
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03-12-2024
Artificial building block of life, called TNA, created in the lab
The blueprint of life, DNA, is an intricate molecular structure...
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03-12-2024
Even microscopic noises could trigger spontaneous turbulence
Turbulence is a phenomenon we encounter every day, whether in...
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03-12-2024
Anemonefish can distinguish between anemone species
In a new study led by the Okinawa Institute of...
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03-12-2024
How dormant soil microbes survive in a 60-year-old fire
Microscopic organisms living in soil, called microbes, are essential for...
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