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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We All Start as Fish

Human embryonic development reveals evolutionary traits like gill slits and tails that connect us to our ancestors.
The presence of these features highlights our biological history and connection to nature.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why Some Animals Live for Only Days and Others Live for Thousands of Years

Some species exhibit negligible senescence, allowing them to potentially live much longer lives if not hindered by environmental threats.
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fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How Eyes Evolved: A Fascinating Tour Through the Animal Kingdom

The evolution of eyes in the animal kingdom reveals their diverse forms and significant evolutionary advantages.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why We All Start as Fish

Human embryonic development reveals evolutionary traits like gill slits and tails that connect us to our ancestors.
The presence of these features highlights our biological history and connection to nature.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why Some Animals Live for Only Days and Others Live for Thousands of Years

Some species exhibit negligible senescence, allowing them to potentially live much longer lives if not hindered by environmental threats.
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How Eyes Evolved: A Fascinating Tour Through the Animal Kingdom

The evolution of eyes in the animal kingdom reveals their diverse forms and significant evolutionary advantages.
more#evolution
fromScienceDaily
6 days ago

Light-driven cockroach cyborgs navigate without wires or surgery

This study is the first to demonstrate successful behavior control of insect cyborgs using only their natural sensory system -- without any electrical stimulation.
Artificial intelligence
#research
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fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

New antibiotic lariocidin found in a lab technician's garden shows potential against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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fromNature
1 month ago

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

The most cited paper details a protein assay and has over 350,000 citations.
Biological techniques dominate citation lists but AI papers are rising.
Citation thresholds have significantly increased for the top listing.
Different databases provide varying citation counts but similar paper rankings.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

New antibiotic lariocidin found in a lab technician's garden shows potential against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

The most cited paper details a protein assay and has over 350,000 citations.
Biological techniques dominate citation lists but AI papers are rising.
Citation thresholds have significantly increased for the top listing.
Different databases provide varying citation counts but similar paper rankings.
more#research
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Do We Dream?

Dreams are not just mere random brain static; instead, they serve as a crucial mechanism for processing emotions, solving problems, and accessing the unconscious.
Psychology
#health
Science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Five secrets of super-healthy seniors

Maintaining unusual health in old age can be aided by understanding and managing migraine symptoms and recognizing the biological glow of living organisms.
Science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.
OMG science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: Five secrets of super-healthy seniors

Maintaining unusual health in old age can be aided by understanding and managing migraine symptoms and recognizing the biological glow of living organisms.
more#health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Stem cells coaxed into most advanced amniotic sacs ever grown in the lab

The major advantage is it's big and reproducible, says Janet Rossant, a developmental and stem-cell biologist at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, of the model.
OMG science
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Caio Marcolini Weaves Delicate Metal Mesh into Spawning Cellular Sculptures

Caio Marcolini's sculptures, inspired by organic systems, reflect both natural forms and bodily patterns, embodying an exploratory, intuitive process that emphasizes the fluidity of life.
Arts
#data-analysis
fromNature
1 month ago
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Natively expressed AcrIII-1 does not function as an anti-CRISPR protein - Nature

fromNature
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Natively expressed AcrIII-1 does not function as an anti-CRISPR protein - Nature

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fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: The unusual mathematics that gives rose petals their shape

Rose petals' unique shapes arise from mechanical feedback related to extrinsic geometry.
A pioneering technique enables in vivo protein editing using inteins.
Bird populations show localized growth amidst a broader decline in North America.
fromNature
1 month ago

The do's and don'ts of scientific image editing

"When you start out, you think you're the one who's stupid. But after ten years in science, you realize, okay, now I'm an expert and I still don't understand some of these figures."
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Alan Turing's Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes

Alan Turing's contributions to mathematics and biology reveal the interconnectedness of his work in cryptography, computing, and pattern formation.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Fungus infected 'zombie spiders' have invaded London

Gareth Jenkins, a landscaper in Wanstead, observed a group of spiders displaying strange white foam, only to discover they were infected with a zombie parasite.
London politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

AI may help us cure countless diseases and usher in a new golden age of medicine

AlphaFold revolutionizes protein structure prediction and drug discovery by using AI to predict 3D structures based on amino acid sequences.
#memory
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

Memory is not merely about volume; it's about the relevance and selectivity of information retained.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

Memory is not merely about volume; it's about the relevance and selectivity of information retained.
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fromNature
2 months ago

Trans researchers under attack: LGBTQ+ biologists face hostile work environment

Nearly 40% of transgender or gender-nonconforming biologists experience hostile work environments, according to a recent survey.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Biological Cells and Chinese Ceramic Traditions Coalesce in Shiyuan Xu's Porcelain Sculptures

Xu's porcelain sculptures are inspired by biological forms, reflecting her cultural experiences and exploring themes of movement and identity.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Luke O'Neill: The battle for rare earth minerals - Elements of greed at play in Donald Trump's Ukraine endeavour

Minerals are essential for biochemical functions, affecting both health and energy processes.
Trump's interest in Ukraine's minerals ties to energy strategy and broader geopolitical interests.
OMG science
fromInverse
6 months ago

The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

Faster growth in mammals is linked to shorter lifespans due to energy allocation trade-offs between growth and maintenance.
fromNature
9 months ago

Causal evidence of a line attractor encoding an affective state - Nature

This article emphasizes the pioneering research conducted by a collaborative team from Caltech and Stanford, focusing on innovative discoveries in biology and neuroscience.
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