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fromNature
4 days 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.
#evolution
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fromNature
7 months ago

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

Scientists have recreated a crucial endosymbiotic system that may explain the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks 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
4 days 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.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
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Climate Change's Profound Effects on Eggs

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Parenting

Why We're Obese

Human evolution favored fat storage for survival, which conflicts with modern overabundance leading to obesity.
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fromNature
7 months ago

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

Scientists have recreated a crucial endosymbiotic system that may explain the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks 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
4 days 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.
fromtime.com
8 months ago
OMG science

Climate Change's Profound Effects on Eggs

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Parenting

Why We're Obese

Human evolution favored fat storage for survival, which conflicts with modern overabundance leading to obesity.
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fromNature
1 week ago
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The do's and don'ts of scientific image editing

Image presentation in scientific papers is often inadequate, which can hinder understanding and readership.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks 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.
#aging
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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
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Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Aging can be regulated and potentially treated, contrary to the belief that it is random and inevitable.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Brain's Hidden Stories in the Heartbeat Rhythm

Aging may be influenced by biological processes within the nervous system that can either accelerate or delay the aging process.
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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Aging can be regulated and potentially treated, contrary to the belief that it is random and inevitable.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Brain's Hidden Stories in the Heartbeat Rhythm

Aging may be influenced by biological processes within the nervous system that can either accelerate or delay the aging process.
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fromNature
1 month 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.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Fruit flies can be made to act like miniature robots

Flies can be directed to perform tasks, exhibiting decision-making beyond instinct.
fromNature
1 month ago
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So you've made a lab website. What should go on it?

A lab website boosts visibility and serves as a vital resource for students, showcasing research, culture, and career opportunities.
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fromNature
1 month 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.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Fruit flies can be made to act like miniature robots

Flies can be directed to perform tasks, exhibiting decision-making beyond instinct.
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

So you've made a lab website. What should go on it?

A lab website boosts visibility and serves as a vital resource for students, showcasing research, culture, and career opportunities.
more#research
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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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#health
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

Modern life disrupts natural circadian rhythms, but understanding and aligning with these rhythms through scientific insights can enhance health and well-being.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

Modern life disrupts natural circadian rhythms, but understanding and aligning with these rhythms through scientific insights can enhance health and well-being.
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fromAll Singles And Married
4 months ago
Relationships

Reject This Kind Of Sexually Request.

Men's libido is biologically driven and often uncontrollable, influencing their behavior and perceptions towards women.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

More than 3,600 scientists are building a manual of all human cells: A Google Maps of biology'

The Human Cell Atlas project is advancing toward creating a comprehensive digital map of human cells for improved medical diagnostics and treatments.
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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.
fromMission Local
6 months ago
Mission District

Paxton Gate unveils new mural by renowned Austrian artist

Collaboration led to a mural that fuses biology, art, and metaphysics, enhancing Paxton Gate's unique identity in the Mission District.
fromNature
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Boss level: how developing a video game during my PhD honed my leadership and time-management skills

Educational games can effectively combine entertainment and academic knowledge, exemplified by DEGRADATOR's approach to protein metabolism.
fromAeon
6 months ago
philosophy

A new theory suggests mistakes are an essential part of being alive | Aeon Essays

Mistake-making is a fundamental aspect of all living organisms, contrasting with the unwavering laws of physics governing non-living matter.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Donald Trump Wants to Make Eugenics Great Again. Let's Not

The revival of eugenics ideas is reflected in contemporary xenophobic rhetoric, illustrating a misunderstanding of human biology and history.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

A jellyfish with a superpower it can fuse with another and become one

Jokura's discovery of a fused comb jelly showcases potential insights into early nervous system evolution and organism behavior.
fromNature
8 months ago
Medicine

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

The article discusses collaborative research innovations in biology and neuroscience from a team at Caltech and Stanford.
Key contributors include Amit Vinograd and Aditya Nair, highlighting equal collaborations in scientific research.
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