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Music
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

The Rhythm of Music Couples Our Bodies and Minds

Rhythm binds music to time and enables brains to synchronize movement and attention, promoting group coordination and providing an evolutionary advantage.
philosophy
fromBig Think
2 days ago

Fearing death keeps us from living. 3 experts explain.

Death is more than a medical endpoint; it underpins evolution, shapes psychology and society, and should be reclaimed from medicine's exclusive control.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Why Putin and Xi won't live to be 150, especially not through organ transplants

If human beings are capable of extending life to 150 years, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping will most likely not live to see it. The presidents of Russia and China flirted with this idea, and even with their own immortality, during events in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The remarks, caught by state media microphones, mentioned constant organ transplantation thanks to the development of biotechnology.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Behold the Gloriously Weird Spotted Ratfish. It Has Teeth on Its Forehead for Sex

The spotted ratfish is a two-foot-long fish with a big head and a long, skinny tail that lives in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It belongs to a group of fish called chimaeras that are closely related to sharks. (Chimaeras are sometimes called ghost sharks.) Like most vertebrate creatures, it has teeth in its mouth. Unlike other vertebrates it also has teeth in another location: its forehead. It uses these forehead teeth for sex.
Science
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

The history of natural selection, in 7 minutes

Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection did more than explain evolution, it revealed how complexity can emerge without a designer. Nobel laureate Paul Nurse unpacks Darwin's insights, from the logic of tiny differences to the profound impacts these variations have on our understanding of life. Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to gorillas to yeast. This shared ancestry, he argues, reframes how we think about responsibility: If all life is related, what do we owe to the living world?
Science
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Philosophers must reckon with the meaning of thermodynamics | Aeon Essays

Reality is governed by entropic decay, making existence intrinsically prone to fragmentation and eventual dissolution rather than endless flourishing.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How did life get multicellular? Five simple organisms could have the answer

Multicellularity evolved many times across life but arose only once in animals, with unicellular relatives already possessing key multicellularity molecular components.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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 weeks 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
Science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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 month 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
1 month 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.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

How animal paw pads got their toughness

Animals' paw skin evolved to provide traction and support during movement.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromBig Think
1 month ago
Science

How two freak accidents shaped human evolution

The likelihood of microbial life existing elsewhere in the universe is very high, but complex life forms are less certain.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

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.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 months ago
philosophy

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

fromThe Conversation
2 months ago
philosophy

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

#paleontology
OMG science
fromDefector
3 months ago

The "Tooth Hurty" Joke Has Its Origins In Ancient, Armored Fish | Defector

The study of tiny fossils, known as 'fish flakes', could provide insights into the evolution of vertebrates from squishy organisms to structured fish.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Birds were nesting in the Arctic during age of dinosaurs, scientists discover

Birds nested in the Arctic 73 million years ago, marking a significant discovery in understanding bird evolution and their role in ancient ecosystems.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
3 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
#scopes-monkey-trial
Science
fromNature
2 months 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.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

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

True evolution emphasizes cooperation and connection over competition,
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months 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
3 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
3 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
2 months 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
4 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
4 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
2 months 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.
UK politics
fromMail Online
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
Board games
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
3 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.
Marketing tech
fromVerticalResponse
3 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.
Parenting
fromThe Nation
3 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

What Can We Learn From Chimpanzees?

Chimpanzee development mirrors human learning and socialization intricately.
Young chimps have superior visual memory compared to humans.
Chimpanzees display culture and compassion, challenging perceptions of animal intelligence.
Science
fromWIRED
3 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
3 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.
OMG science
fromNature
3 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
3 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.
OMG science
fromNature
3 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.
#dinosaurs
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
History
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
4 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
4 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
4 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
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: How skunk cabbages get their stink

A minor modification to the enzyme disulfide synthase enables certain plants to produce foul odors.
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