"A fossilized skull dated to more than 300 million years ago has been identified as belonging to Tyrannoroter heberti, a newly described 'microsaur' species and one of the oldest-known vertebrate herbivores. From a 3D reconstruction of the skull, researchers found that the species had specialized teeth that resemble those of other plant-eating animals and that had been worn down from a grinding motion consistent with herbivory. The discovery suggests that vertebrate herbivores emerged around several million years earlier than scientists had previously estimated."
"Horizon Europe - the European Union's €93.5-billion research-funding programme - has announced that Chinese organizations can no longer take part in most of the research projects it funds. Starting this year, organizations based in or controlled by China cannot apply for grants to fund projects that involve artificial intelligence, telecommunications, health, semiconductors, biotechnology or quantum technologies. Only select projects related to climate, biodiversity, food and agriculture remain on the table."
A fossilized skull more than 300 million years old belongs to Tyrannoroter heberti, a microsaur with specialized teeth worn by grinding, indicating herbivory and pushing the origin of vertebrate herbivores earlier. Horizon Europe now excludes organizations based in or controlled by China from applying for grants for projects involving artificial intelligence, telecommunications, health, semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum technologies, while allowing selected projects on climate, biodiversity, food and agriculture. Brain-imaging analyses show sex differences in brain-connectivity patterns are minimal in early life, increase markedly from puberty, and some differences continue to grow throughout adulthood.
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