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time.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Worried About Sentient AI? Consider the Octopus

AI is far from duplicating the complex abilities of natural creatures like the octopus.
Animal consciousness is thought to be evolutionarily efficient, with species having some degree of decision-making abilities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

'Living Fossil' Lizards Are Constantly Evolving--You Just Can't See It

Evolution can lead to significant changes or stasis in different species.
A study challenges the idea that stabilizing selection leads to little change in certain organisms. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

How Flounder Wound Up With an Epic Side-Eye

The flatfish, like the flounder, with its bizarre anatomy is an intriguing example of evolution's success. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Worried About Sentient AI? Consider the Octopus

AI is far from duplicating the complex abilities of natural creatures like the octopus.
Animal consciousness is thought to be evolutionarily efficient, with species having some degree of decision-making abilities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

'Living Fossil' Lizards Are Constantly Evolving--You Just Can't See It

Evolution can lead to significant changes or stasis in different species.
A study challenges the idea that stabilizing selection leads to little change in certain organisms. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

How Flounder Wound Up With an Epic Side-Eye

The flatfish, like the flounder, with its bizarre anatomy is an intriguing example of evolution's success. [ more ]
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Mail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Why do giraffes have long necks? Scientists reveal a new theory

Scientists build on Darwin's theory attributing giraffes' long necks to females' nutritional needs. [ more ]
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