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#music

Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Why She Isn't A Fan Of Her First 4 Albums

Sabrina Carpenter reflects on her evolving artistry, feeling disconnected from earlier work while embracing her latest album as a representation of her growth.

Funk-jazz band Ghost-Note keeps its shocking' evolution in gear

Ghost-Note, originating from Snarky Puppy, has evolved into a versatile band with diverse sounds and consistently reinvented lineups.

Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Why She Isn't A Fan Of Her First 4 Albums

Sabrina Carpenter reflects on her evolving artistry, feeling disconnected from earlier work while embracing her latest album as a representation of her growth.

Funk-jazz band Ghost-Note keeps its shocking' evolution in gear

Ghost-Note, originating from Snarky Puppy, has evolved into a versatile band with diverse sounds and consistently reinvented lineups.
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#paleontology

Move aside, Cara Delevingne: New dinosaur had 'distinctive eyebrows'

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus reveals new insights into Jurassic theropods, contributing crucial knowledge to the evolutionary history of predatory dinosaurs.

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

Discovery of new fossil may explain the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossil of Gondwanax paraisensis sheds light on the evolution of lizards into dinosaurs.
Identification of new reptile species offers insights into Triassic competition and adaptations.

Big discovery about microscopic 'water bears' - Harvard Gazette

New research has confirmed the classification of ancient tardigrade fossils, unlocking insights into their evolutionary history alongside dinosaurs.

Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs

Gondwanax paraisensis may redefine early dinosaur evolution as it could be one of the oldest known dinosaurs, challenging previous understandings.

Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog

The discovery of the oldest known fossil tadpole enhances understanding of frog evolution and the origins of their metamorphosis process.

Move aside, Cara Delevingne: New dinosaur had 'distinctive eyebrows'

Discovery of Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus reveals new insights into Jurassic theropods, contributing crucial knowledge to the evolutionary history of predatory dinosaurs.

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

Discovery of new fossil may explain the rise of the dinosaurs

Fossil of Gondwanax paraisensis sheds light on the evolution of lizards into dinosaurs.
Identification of new reptile species offers insights into Triassic competition and adaptations.

Big discovery about microscopic 'water bears' - Harvard Gazette

New research has confirmed the classification of ancient tardigrade fossils, unlocking insights into their evolutionary history alongside dinosaurs.

Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs

Gondwanax paraisensis may redefine early dinosaur evolution as it could be one of the oldest known dinosaurs, challenging previous understandings.

Fossil Reveals Oldest Known Tadpole That Grew to the Size of a Hot Dog

The discovery of the oldest known fossil tadpole enhances understanding of frog evolution and the origins of their metamorphosis process.
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#ecology

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Humans evolved to use play as a key survival mechanism, essential for adaptability and creativity.

Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.

Metal gives the teeth of Komodo dragons their super strength

Chemical entities are formed through atom bonding in fixed proportions, exemplified by water.
Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environments.

These decoy 'female' fireflies lure males to their doom in a spider's embrace

Orb-weaving spiders exploit male firefly flashing signals to capture prey, showcasing complex predator-prey interactions.

A Deep Dive Into Their Role and Adaptation Uses of Bird Beaks

Bird beaks are crucial for understanding avian behavior and ecology, serving multiple purposes that extend beyond feeding.

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Humans evolved to use play as a key survival mechanism, essential for adaptability and creativity.

Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.

Metal gives the teeth of Komodo dragons their super strength

Chemical entities are formed through atom bonding in fixed proportions, exemplified by water.
Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environments.

These decoy 'female' fireflies lure males to their doom in a spider's embrace

Orb-weaving spiders exploit male firefly flashing signals to capture prey, showcasing complex predator-prey interactions.

A Deep Dive Into Their Role and Adaptation Uses of Bird Beaks

Bird beaks are crucial for understanding avian behavior and ecology, serving multiple purposes that extend beyond feeding.
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10 Jaw-Dropping Facts about Teeth in the Animal KingdomThe Tooth Is Stranger Than Fiction

Teeth exhibit a rich diversity in the animal kingdom, showcasing evolutionary adaptations that challenge perceptions of them being simply boring or gross.
#survival

Fragments of eternal youth

Jingex grapples with the consequences of abundance leading to physical stagnation, despite their species' successful evolution through mental expansion.

He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.

Horses are uniquely adapted for survival, cooperation, and living in the moment, reflecting their evolution as prey animals.

Fragments of eternal youth

Jingex grapples with the consequences of abundance leading to physical stagnation, despite their species' successful evolution through mental expansion.

He Thought He Knew Horses. Then He Learned to Really Listen.

Horses are uniquely adapted for survival, cooperation, and living in the moment, reflecting their evolution as prey animals.
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#biology

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.

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

The article discusses Richard Dawkins' upcoming book on evolution, emphasizing a gene-centric view and its role in understanding life's complexity.

Is the Emergence of Life an Expected Phase Transition in the Evolving Universe? | HackerNoon

Life is expected as a phase transition in the universe, entailing an open-ended and creative evolution without strict laws.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Scientists settle the debate

Eggs evolved over 600 million years ago, before chickens, but the first chicken hatched before the first chicken egg.

Climate Change's Profound Effects on Eggs

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.

Ask Ethan: Do evolution and natural selection occur cosmically?

Cosmic evolution and natural selection are analogous processes reflecting changes in both biological organisms and universal structures over time.

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.

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

The article discusses Richard Dawkins' upcoming book on evolution, emphasizing a gene-centric view and its role in understanding life's complexity.

Is the Emergence of Life an Expected Phase Transition in the Evolving Universe? | HackerNoon

Life is expected as a phase transition in the universe, entailing an open-ended and creative evolution without strict laws.

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Scientists settle the debate

Eggs evolved over 600 million years ago, before chickens, but the first chicken hatched before the first chicken egg.

Climate Change's Profound Effects on Eggs

Eggs exemplify unique evolutionary adaptations, reflecting diverse survival strategies across different species.

Ask Ethan: Do evolution and natural selection occur cosmically?

Cosmic evolution and natural selection are analogous processes reflecting changes in both biological organisms and universal structures over time.
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#marine-biology

'Benjamin Button' jellyfish reverse age to survive DW 11/14/2024

The discovery of reverse development in comb jellies parallels that of the immortal jellyfish, showing adaptive resilience in marine life.

When Two Sea Aliens Become One

Comb jellies are ancient creatures with unique biological traits, including spontaneous fusion, which offers new insights into evolution and immune systems.

How comb jellies 'reverse age' to survive DW 11/14/2024

The discovery of reverse development in jellyfish and related species showcases marine life's remarkable adaptability under stress.

How whales and dolphins adapted for life on the water - Harvard Gazette

Cetaceans' backbones are regionally specialized for swimming, differentiating between species adapted to open oceans and those closer to shore.

This Fish Has A Leg Up On The Competition | Defector

Sea robins develop leg-like fins that allow them to walk and taste prey, shedding light on evolutionary biology.

Crazy little weird fish have a lot to tell us': sea robins use legs' to find prey

Sea robins use leg-like structures not just for movement but also for detecting and locating prey by tasting the sea floor.

'Benjamin Button' jellyfish reverse age to survive DW 11/14/2024

The discovery of reverse development in comb jellies parallels that of the immortal jellyfish, showing adaptive resilience in marine life.

When Two Sea Aliens Become One

Comb jellies are ancient creatures with unique biological traits, including spontaneous fusion, which offers new insights into evolution and immune systems.

How comb jellies 'reverse age' to survive DW 11/14/2024

The discovery of reverse development in jellyfish and related species showcases marine life's remarkable adaptability under stress.

How whales and dolphins adapted for life on the water - Harvard Gazette

Cetaceans' backbones are regionally specialized for swimming, differentiating between species adapted to open oceans and those closer to shore.

This Fish Has A Leg Up On The Competition | Defector

Sea robins develop leg-like fins that allow them to walk and taste prey, shedding light on evolutionary biology.

Crazy little weird fish have a lot to tell us': sea robins use legs' to find prey

Sea robins use leg-like structures not just for movement but also for detecting and locating prey by tasting the sea floor.
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How mammals got their stride - Harvard Gazette

The evolution of mammalian posture from sprawled to upright is complex and occurred later than previously believed.

The science of menopause in 13 minutes

Menopause could benefit species survival by allowing women to share knowledge and resources, aligning with the wise woman hypothesis.

Science has a new theory about the origin of kissing: A cleansing ritual among primates

Kissing is derived from grooming practices in apes, evolving into a symbol of human connection despite its strange nature.

The Key to Complex Life Might Lie Miles Below Our Feet

The 'boring billion' period of evolution may hold key insights into the Cambrian explosion and the interconnected evolution of life and Earth's geological processes.
#animal-behavior

Scientific Study Explores the World of Drunk Animals

Animals have likely been consuming fermented fruits and getting drunk since prehistoric times, evidenced by scholarly research.
The study hints at a long-standing evolutionary behavior towards seeking out intoxicating substances, predating human existence.

Dolphins also have their dark side

Dolphins display a fascinating dichotomy, embodying both playful saviors and a less recognized darker side linked to their evolutionary past.

Scientific Study Explores the World of Drunk Animals

Animals have likely been consuming fermented fruits and getting drunk since prehistoric times, evidenced by scholarly research.
The study hints at a long-standing evolutionary behavior towards seeking out intoxicating substances, predating human existence.

Dolphins also have their dark side

Dolphins display a fascinating dichotomy, embodying both playful saviors and a less recognized darker side linked to their evolutionary past.
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Why Are Cats So Flexible? This Body Part Is Key

Cats exhibit extreme flexibility due to their unique skeletal structure, aiding in hunting and survival.

The world's oldest tree? Genetic analysis traces evolution of iconic Pando forest

Pando, a quaking aspen tree in Utah, is between 16,000 and 80,000 years old, confirming it as one of the oldest organisms on Earth.

35 Years Later, One Wild Star Trek Technology Just Made a Surprising Comeback

The reappearance of nanites in Star Trek: Lower Decks connects to a pivotal moment in Star Trek: The Next Generation's narrative.
The episode humorously portrays a crisis involving nanites on a cruise ship.
#genetics

The Earliest Known Animal Sex Chromosome is 480 Million Years Old

Octopuses possess a sex chromosome that has been conserved for over 480 million years, the oldest known in any animal.

This Fish Evolved Legs That It Uses to Taste Stuff on the Seafloor

The sea robin's evolution reveals unique adaptations with its leg-like appendages used for locomotion and taste.

The fish with legs for walking and tasting

The development of sensory legs in sea robins is controlled by the tbx3a gene, impacting leg formation and function.

Naked mole rats vanquish genetic ghosts - and achieve long life

Naked mole rats suppress genetic sequences linked to aging, contributing to their longevity and unique evolutionary adaptations.

The Earliest Known Animal Sex Chromosome is 480 Million Years Old

Octopuses possess a sex chromosome that has been conserved for over 480 million years, the oldest known in any animal.

This Fish Evolved Legs That It Uses to Taste Stuff on the Seafloor

The sea robin's evolution reveals unique adaptations with its leg-like appendages used for locomotion and taste.

The fish with legs for walking and tasting

The development of sensory legs in sea robins is controlled by the tbx3a gene, impacting leg formation and function.

Naked mole rats vanquish genetic ghosts - and achieve long life

Naked mole rats suppress genetic sequences linked to aging, contributing to their longevity and unique evolutionary adaptations.
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#dinosaurs

New Insights on Dinosaurs, Pain and Carbon Capture

We are gaining insights into dinosaur consciousness through neuroscience and fossil scanning technology.

Look! This Giant, Hairy Cicada Lived With The Dinosaurs And Was Terrified Of Birds

Palaeontinidae evolved faster flight to escape predators during the Mesozoic era, crucial for their survival against emerging threats.

New Insights on Dinosaurs, Pain and Carbon Capture

We are gaining insights into dinosaur consciousness through neuroscience and fossil scanning technology.

Look! This Giant, Hairy Cicada Lived With The Dinosaurs And Was Terrified Of Birds

Palaeontinidae evolved faster flight to escape predators during the Mesozoic era, crucial for their survival against emerging threats.
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#astrobiology

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.

A Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth - It Left This Strange Aftermath

The S2 impact facilitated nutrient release, benefitting early microbial life despite its destructive force.

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.

A Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth - It Left This Strange Aftermath

The S2 impact facilitated nutrient release, benefitting early microbial life despite its destructive force.
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#origin-of-life

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Rainwater played a crucial role in stabilizing early cells, facilitating the evolution of complex life.

The Architecture of Life | HackerNoon

Life is defined as a non-equilibrium, self-reproducing chemical reaction system characterized by collective autocatalysis and various closure properties.

The Limitations of Set Theory in Understanding Biological Evolution | HackerNoon

The emergence of life is anticipated as a phase transition in an evolving universe.

Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it

Rainwater played a crucial role in stabilizing early cells, facilitating the evolution of complex life.

The Architecture of Life | HackerNoon

Life is defined as a non-equilibrium, self-reproducing chemical reaction system characterized by collective autocatalysis and various closure properties.

The Limitations of Set Theory in Understanding Biological Evolution | HackerNoon

The emergence of life is anticipated as a phase transition in an evolving universe.
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A red-lipped batfish: is there anything creepier? | Helen Sullivan

The red-lipped batfish exemplifies how odd evolutionary traits can shape an organism's survival and adaptation in its environment.

Cells From Different Species Can Exchange 'Text Messages' Using RNA

RNA is increasingly recognized as a crucial molecular communication system between cells and across evolutionary divides.
#artificial-intelligence

Dreams to Reality - The AI Evolution Story | HackerNoon

AI's roots trace back to the early 20th century, changing our understanding of its development into today’s intelligent technologies.

We're as Smart as the Universe Gets

The real threat of advanced AI is often misunderstood and likened to cultural phenomena, reflecting deeper evolutionary concerns.
High intelligence marked a significant evolutionary transition in humans, changing survival strategies.

Dreams to Reality - The AI Evolution Story | HackerNoon

AI's roots trace back to the early 20th century, changing our understanding of its development into today’s intelligent technologies.

We're as Smart as the Universe Gets

The real threat of advanced AI is often misunderstood and likened to cultural phenomena, reflecting deeper evolutionary concerns.
High intelligence marked a significant evolutionary transition in humans, changing survival strategies.
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#climate-change

Intestinal fluids for baby cockroaches and mothers devoured by their young: Childcare among insects

Insect parental care is diverse and evolved to protect against environmental challenges, crucial for survival amidst climate changes.

Ants' fungus agriculture traced back to dinosaur-killing impact

Ants evolved agricultural practices after the Cretaceous mass extinction due to environmental changes and availability of fungi.

Intestinal fluids for baby cockroaches and mothers devoured by their young: Childcare among insects

Insect parental care is diverse and evolved to protect against environmental challenges, crucial for survival amidst climate changes.

Ants' fungus agriculture traced back to dinosaur-killing impact

Ants evolved agricultural practices after the Cretaceous mass extinction due to environmental changes and availability of fungi.
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Teeth as time capsules: Soviet secrets and my dentist grandmother

Teeth symbolize our connection to the world and reflect both evolutionary adaptations and vulnerabilities as mammals.

Blue, green, gold: Why eyes of wild cats vary in color - Harvard Gazette

The study traces the diversity of iris colors in cats to a common gray-eyed ancestor, revealing unique evolutionary insights.
#science

Evolution keeps making crabs. We asked a scientist why

Carcinization describes the repeated evolution of non-crab crustaceans into crab-like forms, highlighting nature's adaptability and diversity.

Brilliant dots of colour form exquisite patterns in this close-up of butterfly wings | Aeon Videos

The Biopixels project reveals the extraordinary microscopic beauty and evolutionary diversity of butterfly and moth wings through an artistic lens.

Evolution keeps making crabs. We asked a scientist why

Carcinization describes the repeated evolution of non-crab crustaceans into crab-like forms, highlighting nature's adaptability and diversity.

Brilliant dots of colour form exquisite patterns in this close-up of butterfly wings | Aeon Videos

The Biopixels project reveals the extraordinary microscopic beauty and evolutionary diversity of butterfly and moth wings through an artistic lens.
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#technology

Can AI show compassion? Teaching AI to care may teach us to be more human ourselves

The importance of compassion is increasingly recognized in human progress and technological development.

Richard Dawkins offers a theory behind the West's mental health crisis

Technological advancements may contribute to increased mental illness due to our slower evolutionary pace.
Human resilience is notable despite concerns over rapid environmental changes.

Applying AI to the SDLC: New Ideas and Gotchas! - Leveraging AI to Improve Software Engineering

Modern navigation technology is now ubiquitous, shaping how we navigate and understand our world.
The shift from physical maps to digital navigation tools illustrates the rapid evolution of technology in our lives.

Can AI show compassion? Teaching AI to care may teach us to be more human ourselves

The importance of compassion is increasingly recognized in human progress and technological development.

Richard Dawkins offers a theory behind the West's mental health crisis

Technological advancements may contribute to increased mental illness due to our slower evolutionary pace.
Human resilience is notable despite concerns over rapid environmental changes.

Applying AI to the SDLC: New Ideas and Gotchas! - Leveraging AI to Improve Software Engineering

Modern navigation technology is now ubiquitous, shaping how we navigate and understand our world.
The shift from physical maps to digital navigation tools illustrates the rapid evolution of technology in our lives.
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#education

Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools

Scientific theory, particularly evolution, faces challenges in America's public schools due to legislation and opposition from conservative and religious groups.

The Scopes Trial and the Two Visions of US Democracy

The Scopes trial highlights enduring conflicts between science and religion, with implications that resonate in today’s cultural and educational debates.

Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools

Scientific theory, particularly evolution, faces challenges in America's public schools due to legislation and opposition from conservative and religious groups.

The Scopes Trial and the Two Visions of US Democracy

The Scopes trial highlights enduring conflicts between science and religion, with implications that resonate in today’s cultural and educational debates.
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Cave Fish Adolescence Means Sprouting Taste Buds in Weird Places

Blind cave fish develop external taste buds to detect bat guano in dark cave environments, showcasing unique evolutionary adaptations.

This 'scuba diving' lizard has a self-made air supply

A small lizard in Costa Rica uses an air bubble to breathe underwater, showcasing an extraordinary adaptation.
#life-sciences

It's the Human Body's Only Disposable Organ. It Makes Us Who We Are.

The placenta is a vital organ in mammalian development, essential for the growth of the embryo and the survival of the species.

Unlocking the Secrets of Autocatalytic Sets: How Bit Strings and Reactions Shape Molecular Evolution | HackerNoon

Life's emergence and evolution are viewed as natural, creative processes rather than mere chemical accidents.

It's the Human Body's Only Disposable Organ. It Makes Us Who We Are.

The placenta is a vital organ in mammalian development, essential for the growth of the embryo and the survival of the species.

Unlocking the Secrets of Autocatalytic Sets: How Bit Strings and Reactions Shape Molecular Evolution | HackerNoon

Life's emergence and evolution are viewed as natural, creative processes rather than mere chemical accidents.
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The best Premier League right backs of all time

Modern full-backs are expected to contribute to attacking play, blending defensive responsibilities with offensive skills.
#biodiversity

Skink Outside The Box | Defector

Social skinks in Australia exhibit unique physical traits and social behaviors that challenge typical skink conventions.

How - and how not - to think about the role randomness plays in evolution | Aeon Videos

Evolution is influenced by both natural selection and random events, including genetic drift and catastrophic events like meteor strikes.

Skink Outside The Box | Defector

Social skinks in Australia exhibit unique physical traits and social behaviors that challenge typical skink conventions.

How - and how not - to think about the role randomness plays in evolution | Aeon Videos

Evolution is influenced by both natural selection and random events, including genetic drift and catastrophic events like meteor strikes.
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Sharing Laughter With Our Furry and Feathered Friends

Laughter, rooted in our shared history with Great Apes, extends to pets through our human tendency to express amusement anthropomorphically.

Humanity's newest brain gains are most at risk from ageing

Human brains have evolved for enhanced decision-making but also face greater age-related decline compared to non-human primates.

Man versus horse: who wins?

The article covers an interspecies endurance test and reflects on Darwin's viewpoints regarding the origins of life.
#charles-darwin

Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith review animal magic

Charles Darwin focused on Earth's transformation by living things; book explores human impact on environment and evolution of consciousness.

America's Battle Over Darwinism Was Personal

Asa Gray's essay triggered a significant debate on Darwin's natural selection theory, highlighting societal resistance to new scientific ideas.

'Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes'

Darwin's study of orchids illustrates natural selection and evolutionary mechanisms for species survival.

Living on Earth by Peter Godfrey-Smith review animal magic

Charles Darwin focused on Earth's transformation by living things; book explores human impact on environment and evolution of consciousness.

America's Battle Over Darwinism Was Personal

Asa Gray's essay triggered a significant debate on Darwin's natural selection theory, highlighting societal resistance to new scientific ideas.

'Orchids Through Darwin's Eyes'

Darwin's study of orchids illustrates natural selection and evolutionary mechanisms for species survival.
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Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

Viral proteins possess critical functions, yet many remain poorly understood due to high divergence and lack of annotated homologues.

If someone designed us, they sure weren't intelligent

Biological evolution is a scientifically supported fact despite ongoing denial and adaptation of arguments against it.

Largest genomic tree of life of flowering plants to date includes almost 8,000 genera

A comprehensive tree of life reveals intricate evolution and relationships among flowering plants, challenging existing classifications.

The Second Miracle: The Evolution of the Biosphere Is a Propagating, Non-Deducible Construction | HackerNoon

Life's emergence and evolution cannot be understood solely through classical physics or deterministic laws; they represent creative and unpredictable phenomena.

I won't send off my poo': Dr Chris van Tulleken on ultra-processed food, his Christmas lectures and gut analysis

Dr. Chris van Tulleken emphasizes understanding our food's historical impact on evolution rather than offering direct advice on dietary choices.
#snowball-earth

The Physics of Cold Water May Have Jump-Started Complex Life

Cold seawater turning viscous may have driven single-celled ocean creatures to become multicellular during 'Snowball Earth.'

Scottish and Irish rocks date back 700M years to 'snowball Earth' era

The rocky formations across Scotland and Ireland are remnants from the Snowball Earth era, around 700 million years ago.
The Snowball Earth period likely facilitated the development of complex, multicellular life on Earth.

The Physics of Cold Water May Have Jump-Started Complex Life

Cold seawater turning viscous may have driven single-celled ocean creatures to become multicellular during 'Snowball Earth.'

Scottish and Irish rocks date back 700M years to 'snowball Earth' era

The rocky formations across Scotland and Ireland are remnants from the Snowball Earth era, around 700 million years ago.
The Snowball Earth period likely facilitated the development of complex, multicellular life on Earth.
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The Monumental Discovery That Changed How Humans See Themselves

The discovery of dinosaur bones challenged traditional beliefs about creation and humanity's place in the world.
Mary Anning's fossil discoveries marked a pivotal change in scientific understanding during the Victorian era.

In epic pitchers' duel, SF Giants' Blake Snell and Braves' Chris Sale epitomized modern baseball

Pitching duel between Snell and Sale with a high strikeout count highlights the evolution of baseball towards more swing-and-miss outcomes.

Emiliano Bruner, paleoneurobiologist: With this big brain, we are intelligent and sad monkeys'

Evolution prioritizes procreation for species perpetuation.
#homo-floresiensis

New Fossil Find Suggests a Story of Ancient, Shrinking Humans Marooned on an Island

Homo floresiensis fossils found in Indonesia reveal the most diminutive lineage of ancient humans ever known.

Scientists Find New Evidence of Hobbit-Like Creatures on Remote Island

The discovery of a bone fragment belonging to a diminutive archaic hominin in Indonesia sheds light on the evolutionary process of Homo floresiensis, revealing a fascinating aspect of human evolution.

What Does the 'Hobbit' Fossil Discovery Teach Us about Our Tiny Human Relatives?

The discovery of a tiny fossilized arm bone from an early Homo floresiensis member may help resolve the puzzle of its peculiar proportions.

New Fossil Find Suggests a Story of Ancient, Shrinking Humans Marooned on an Island

Homo floresiensis fossils found in Indonesia reveal the most diminutive lineage of ancient humans ever known.

Scientists Find New Evidence of Hobbit-Like Creatures on Remote Island

The discovery of a bone fragment belonging to a diminutive archaic hominin in Indonesia sheds light on the evolutionary process of Homo floresiensis, revealing a fascinating aspect of human evolution.

What Does the 'Hobbit' Fossil Discovery Teach Us about Our Tiny Human Relatives?

The discovery of a tiny fossilized arm bone from an early Homo floresiensis member may help resolve the puzzle of its peculiar proportions.
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Dear Pentathletes: Enjoy Your Last Ride. Get Ready for the Obstacle Course.

The modern pentathlon is evolving to stay relevant in the 21st century by replacing horse-riding with a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.

Shop Local: The Lost Co.

Highlighting independent bike shops and their evolution is crucial in supporting the cycling community.

How Premier League Clubs Are Using xG to Win

Exploring the impact of xG on football analytics and its evolution as a standard metric.

New York Pizza Is an Evolution in Four Acts

New York's pizza evolution reflects cultural influences and city dynamics.

How Glue Helps Frogs Out of Sticky Situations

Amphibians use fast-acting glue from noodle-like proteins in their mucus to deter predators and foil scientists.

Meet our TINY ancient cousins! Species in Indonesia was 3.2ft tall

Ancient relatives were 6cm smaller than previously believed and the discovery may settle the origins of an ancient species in Indonesia.
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