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3 days ago

Everything Evolves by Mark Vellend review can Darwin explain JD Vance?

Nobody expected the Spanish Inquisition, but then again no one could have predicted the giraffe, the iPhone or JD Vance. The laws of physics don't demand them; they all just evolved, expressions of how (for better or worse) things happened to turn out. Ecologist Mark Vellend's thesis is that to understand the world, physics and evolution are the only two things you need. Evolution, here, refers in the most general sense to outcomes that depend on what has gone before.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Toxicity is a good defense, until it isn't

Evolutionary biologist Shabnam Mohammadi has studied how some animals develop adaptations to cardiotonic steroids, allowing them to consume toxic cane toads without adverse effects.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads

Human communication evolved through a complex blend of vocal and visual signals shared with chimpanzees.
#genetics
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Did My Dog Make It Through Evolution?

Dogs have thrived as companions due to coevolution with humans, exemplifying a unique bond based on trust and mutual adaptation.
#sleep
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A huge stick insect has been discovered in Australia. Here's why that's important | Gwen Pearson

The newly discovered stick insect, Acrophylla alta, is 41cm long and exhibits advanced camouflage.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

This Mushroom's Incredibly Bitter Taste Is New to Science

A genetic mutation enables animals to perceive bitterness to avoid toxins, with recent research uncovering unknown bitter compounds that activate human taste receptors.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How animal paw pads got their toughness

Animals' paw skin evolved to provide traction and support during movement.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Genius of Trees by Harriet Rix review how trees rule the world

Trees provide essential resources and ecological balance, significantly shaping the environment and supporting life.
philosophy
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

One-in-70-Trillion: An Evolutionary Biologist Explains the Mind-Bending Probability of Our Existence

Human existence is contingent upon numerous interrelated cosmic, geological, and biological factors.
#astrobiology
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The unlikely asteroid collision that made your life possible

The likelihood of microbial life existing elsewhere in the universe is high, though complex life is rarer.
Our existence is the result of a complex series of events.
Agriculture
fromKqed
4 months ago

This Jumping Spider Trains Itself to Kill | KQED

The regal jumping spider evolves from tiny beginnings, using keen eyesight and instinct to hunt and protect her young in their natural habitat.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Animals keep evolving into anteaters. Could this be the future of humanity? | Helen Pilcher

Anteaters have evolved multiple times in history as specialists that consume ants and termites.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Dreams of Ancient Humans

For over 94% of human existence, our ancestors lived as tribal hunter-gatherers, focusing on obtaining calories to sustain their large bodies and brains, consuming 20% of daily calories.
philosophy
#scopes-trial
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion

fromThe Conversation
1 month ago
philosophy

1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion

#paleontology
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fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Ancient T. rex ancestor discovered: Khankhuuluu, 'prince of dragons'

A newly discovered tyrannosaur species, Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, fills a crucial evolutionary gap leading to T. rex.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

You're a deer mouse, and bird is diving at you. What to do? Depends. - Harvard Gazette

Two species of deer mice have evolved distinct survival strategies in response to aerial predators through changes in brain circuitry.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Sea Slug Defying Biological Orthodoxy

Elysia chlorotica, the sea slug, performs a remarkable feat by eating algae and stealing chloroplasts, incorporating them into its own body to photosynthesize.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why We're Wired to Read Emotions in Expressions, Not Sounds

Facial expressions evolved as universal, efficient signals of emotion before the emergence of language.
fromdefector.com
1 month ago

Bill Shapes, Ranked

Toucan, pelican, shrike, falcon, and vulture are ranked for their distinctive bill adaptations and functionalities.
#scopes-monkey-trial
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Research sleuthing is being 'twisted' to cast doubt on science

Sleuths are concerned their findings are being misrepresented to undermine confidence in established scientific knowledge.
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The ocean is evolving, and it's not based on the 'survival of the fittest'

True evolution emphasizes cooperation and connection over competition,
fromAeon
1 month ago

Are humans destined to evolve into crabs? | Aeon Essays

Carcinisation describes the independent evolutionary emergence of crab-like characteristics in multiple crustacean lineages.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Mapping the adaptive landscape of Batesian mimicry using 3D-printed stimuli - Nature

Batesian mimics gain protection by resembling defended models, despite being palatable prey.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

3D-printed fake wasps help explain bad animal mimicry

Predator perception influences the effectiveness of imperfect mimicry in animals, affecting their survival and evolutionary strategies.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

We Come by Hoarding Naturally

Long before our population began stockpiling an almost unimaginable array of items, animals evolved similar behaviors, though possibly for different reasons.
Science
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The secret to Linux's remarkable journey from one dev's hobby to 40 million lines of code

Linux has sustained growth and development through major global events due to its radical openness and collaborative community.
#technology
fromNature
3 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Contact lenses give people infrared vision

New contact lenses enable infrared vision, even with eyes shut, enhancing visual perception.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Digital life

Older Adults Are Sharing Today's "Everyday Things" They Seriously "Never" Imagined Would Ever Exist

Modern technology has transformed everyday life in ways that older generations could not have imagined.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: Contact lenses give people infrared vision

New contact lenses enable infrared vision, even with eyes shut, enhancing visual perception.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Older Adults Are Sharing Today's "Everyday Things" They Seriously "Never" Imagined Would Ever Exist

Modern technology has transformed everyday life in ways that older generations could not have imagined.
#intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Pets

Donkeys are not dumber than horses, just different

Donkeys possess underestimated intelligence, similar to horses, shaped by their evolutionary adaptations and environmental challenges.
fromWIRED
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
1 month ago

Meet the Solar-Powered Slug That Steals Photosynthetic Machinery from Algae for Emergency Food

Sea slugs possess specialized compartments that store and maintain functional chloroplasts, allowing them to photosynthesize.
The slugs can consume stored chloroplasts for energy in times of scarcity.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cod have shrunk by almost 50% over the last 30 years, study warns

Cod sizes have drastically decreased due to human influence and environmental change, showing evolutionary impacts on the species.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Garden slugs and snails could now be considered venomous, study finds

Many species previously deemed harmless may be recognized as venomous, altering our understanding of venom.
New definitions of venom could expand classifications significantly in evolutionary research.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Humans Are Fast Evolving Into an Astonishing Lifeform

Every one of those hours is spent connecting in some fashion with other humans, whether communicating directly or consuming content other humans have created.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Old Is Play?

Humans share a distant evolutionary lineage with dolphins and manta rays, highlighting a deep connection among species.
Dogs have evolved alongside humans, developing the ability to communicate through facial expressions and play.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Don't We All Think the Same?

Cognitive diversity is crucial for group survival by providing different perspectives.
Differences in perception arise from biology, emotion, and personal experiences.
Unique viewpoints help groups adjust to changing environments.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fossils found in 1970s are most recent ancestor of tyrannosaurs, scientists say

Tyrannosaurs originated from a new ancestor species called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, a smaller and faster predator than previously thought.
fromVerticalResponse
2 months ago

Inbox Nostalgia: What Marketing Emails Looked Like in 2005 vs Today

Email marketing has evolved from text-heavy formats in 2005 to today's personalized and visually rich designs.
The transformation is influenced by technology, consumer behavior, and regulations.
Modern best practices focus on engaging content, data optimization, and regulatory compliance.
Today's email marketing enhances engagement, targeting, and ROI for businesses.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Nothing Survives Without Food

Evolution prioritizes survival over happiness, as highlighted by the interplay of struggle, pain, and narrative.
Listening to and nurturing one’s pain is crucial for understanding and healing.
#chimpanzees
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

Chimpanzees can drum in regular rhythms, suggesting a shared ancestral communication system with humans.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

A New Law of Nature Attempts to Explain the Complexity of the Universe

Complexity in the universe increases over time, challenging traditional notions of evolution and suggesting intelligent life may be more common than previously thought.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Think anglerfish are weird? Wait until you hear how they evolved

Research uncovers the evolutionary history of bathypelagic anglerfish, tracing their origins to a deep sea benthic ancestor.
fromNature
2 months ago

Rare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handedness

An ancient ambidextrous protein can function in both left and right mirror-image forms, hinting at early life's molecular structure.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ant bridges and bird-built pergolas: What animal architecture teaches us about evolution

Animal architecture reveals complex innate behaviors shaped by evolution, demonstrating no need for teaching.
fromNature
2 months ago

Rare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handedness

Scientists discovered an ambidextrous protein that can function in both left-handed and right-handed forms, potentially reflecting early life based on mirror-image molecules.
fromNature
2 months ago

Bed bugs boomed as the world's first cities did

Bed bugs were likely among the first urban insect pests.
#dinosaurs
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

That zing in your teeth from a cold treat? Blame this ancient armored fish

Teeth sensitivity in modern vertebrates traces back to ancient fish exoskeletons, linking evolution of our skeletons to prehistoric organisms.
#annas-hummingbirds
philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

Why one branch on the human family tree replaced all the others | Aeon Essays

Modern humans' juvenile traits contributed to social behavior, aiding survival over primitive Homo sapiens.
The cave of Es-Skhul sheds light on early Homo sapiens and their extinction.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

'Landmark' evolution study shows how rice inherits tolerance to cold without DNA changes

Rice plants can pass on cold tolerance epigenetically without altering their genomes, suggesting new evolutionary mechanisms influenced by environmental pressures.
fromNature
3 months ago

Who were the ancient Denisovans? Fossils reveal secrets about the mysterious humans

Discovery of Denisovans reveals new insights into ancient human ancestry.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When Personal Growth Creates Relationship Tension

When you begin to grow individually, it can create distance in relationships, leading to feelings of tension and guilt as paths diverge despite mutual affection.
Relationships
fromNature
3 months ago

Divergent DNA methylation dynamics in marsupial and eutherian embryos - Nature

Marsupials, diverging from eutherians 160 million years ago, provide insights into mammalian embryology with unique early development processes influenced by DNA methylation.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Turning point': claw print fossils found in Australia rewrite story of amniotes by 40 million years

These footprints represent the oldest evidence of amniotes on the planet, indicating their evolution occurred about 40 million years earlier than previously thought.
OMG science
#artificial-intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Conscious...But Not Like Us: Charting the True Path of Artificial Minds | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Can AI Dream? Rethinking Consciousness Through the Lens of Evolution | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Conscious...But Not Like Us: Charting the True Path of Artificial Minds | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

Can AI Dream? Rethinking Consciousness Through the Lens of Evolution | HackerNoon

Board games
fromPolygon
3 months ago

How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokemon Go

To evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokémon Go, complete 15 raids with Bisharp as your buddy and collect 100 Pawniard Candy.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Silicon Doesn't Dream: Why Computers Lack Brains' Biochemical Magic | HackerNoon

The brain's organization consists of multiple nested levels, involving diverse chemical components, leading to conscious processing that AI, despite advancements, struggles to replicate.
Artificial intelligence
#plant-biology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Double-Edged Mind

Imagination, while a cornerstone of human achievement in art and science, also contributes to our anxiety, illustrating its dual impact on human life.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why We Need Laws

Religion, too, may have evolved as a cultural innovation to address the problem of norm enforcement. Early religious systems invoked supernatural agents who monitored behavior.
Law
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What's in a Color? For Humans, a Great Deal

Color vision likely evolved to support social communication, as changes in skin tone can indicate emotional states, health, and reproductive status, which are essential for social species.
Psychology
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Sex Before Sexes: The Evolutionary Case for the Female First

Female roles in reproduction likely preceded male roles based on evolutionary evidence.
Sexual reproduction evolved for genetic diversity, not male dominance.
Patriarchy contradicts biological evidence of evolutionary history.
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