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Ars Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

Big evolutionary change tied to lots of small differences

Transitional states can be difficult to understand in evolution, suggesting major leaps may be needed.
A study on snails found that a large number of genes are associated with the transition from egg-laying to live births. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Spain to launch an atlas of all living beings cell by cell

Scientists discuss studying each species cell by cell to create a Cellular Atlas of Biodiversity
The project has received funding from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation [ more ]
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www.vice.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Just Made a 1.75 Billion-Year-Old Discovery About the Origin of Life

Scientists have found the oldest direct evidence of oxygenic photosynthetic structures in fossilized bacteria that are 1.75 billion years old.
The discovery pushes back the origin of photosynthesis as we know it by at least 1.2 billion years.
The evolution of photosynthesis and the production of oxygen had a profound impact on the Earth's atmosphere and the evolution of complex life. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
OMG science

Fossil evidence of photosynthesis gets a billion years older

Photosynthesis is a pivotal event in Earth's history, allowing life to harvest energy from light and grow in complexity.
New fossils push the evidence of photosynthesis back 1.7 billion years, providing clearer insight into its origins. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Science

Did Neurons Evolve Twice?

Neurons are highly specialized and variable cells that are crucial for movement and decision-making in animals.
Recent studies challenge the assumption that all animal neurons have a single origin, suggesting that they evolved multiple times. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Flowers Are Evolving to Have Less Sex

Toxic pesticides and habitat loss are driving down the populations of bees and other pollinators, causing flowers to evolve to fertilize their own seeds instead.
The study focused on field pansies, which typically use bumblebees for reproduction but have started self-fertilizing due to the decline of pollinators. [ more ]
DevOps.com
4 months ago
Software development

Choosing the Right Programming Language - DevOps.com

Selecting the right programming language is crucial for successful software development
Understanding the history and evolution of programming languages is important for making an informed choice [ more ]
Hindustan Times
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

A snowball effect in personal tech: Looking ahead into 2024

The speed of personal technology evolution is driven by both need and momentum.
Key debates in technology will revolve around privacy and simplicity, while AI will add complexity to the landscape. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Marketing

Will 2024 Mark the End of the 'Digital Agency'?

Digital agencies were once the hottest segment of the advertising agency business, serving as key vendors for chief marketing officers looking to bring their work into the online future and essential acquisition targets for giant ad-agency holding companies.
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