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#scopes-trial
fromThe Conversation
6 days 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 week ago
philosophy

'Monkey Biz-ness': Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes 'monkey trial' 100 years ago and ever since

fromThe Conversation
6 days 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 week ago
philosophy

'Monkey Biz-ness': Pop culture helped fan the flames of the Scopes 'monkey trial' 100 years ago and ever since

#paleontology
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks 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.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks 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.
Toronto Raptors
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
#microbiology
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria

A new electrically conductive bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, has been discovered in Oregon, named after the local Native American tribe.
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Scientists Have Just Discovered a New Type of Electricity-Conducting Bacteria

A new electrically conductive bacteria, Candidatus Electrothrix yaqonensis, has been discovered in Oregon, named after the local Native American tribe.
fromAeon
4 days ago

Are humans destined to evolve into crabs? | Aeon Essays

Carcinisation is a term that has described the crab-like form in different species, such as hermit crabs and squat lobsters, which evolved independently.
philosophy
#genetics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.
Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Ancient Phoenicians spread their culture - but not their DNA

Phoenicians spread culture, not DNA; people in Mediterranean outposts have no Middle Eastern ancestry.
Mendel's traits in garden peas have been fully mapped, unveiling key genetic insights.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Social Evolution Explains Mental Health Better Than Genes Do

Mental health struggles stem more from social isolation than genetic predispositions.
Modern life's speed and isolation stress our evolved minds.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Ancient Phoenicians spread their culture - but not their DNA

Phoenicians spread culture, not DNA; people in Mediterranean outposts have no Middle Eastern ancestry.
Mendel's traits in garden peas have been fully mapped, unveiling key genetic insights.
fromNature
6 days ago

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

Batesian mimics gain protection when predators treat them as defended 'models' despite being palatable prey. Increasing resemblance should give a higher probability of misidentification.
Science
#marine-biology
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
#animal-behavior
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
fromZDNET
6 days ago

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

Corbet noted that, no matter what else was happening in the world, Linux had just kept growing, with over 40 million lines of code today.
Software development
#behavior
#communication
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bonobo apes aren't just grunting at each other - in fact, their complex 'language' mimics humans, scientists claim

Bonobos can combine vocal sounds to form phrases, challenging the belief that human language is unique.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bonobo apes aren't just grunting at each other - in fact, their complex 'language' mimics humans, scientists claim

Bonobos can combine vocal sounds to form phrases, challenging the belief that human language is unique.
#biology
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
2 months 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.
OMG science
fromOpen Culture
2 months 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.
#ecology
#adaptation
#technology
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#survival
#chimpanzees
Beer
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Evidence Suggests Chimpanzees May Be Social Drinkers

Chimpanzees may drink fermented fruits for social bonding, paralleling human alcohol consumption behaviors.
Beer
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Evidence Suggests Chimpanzees May Be Social Drinkers

Chimpanzees may drink fermented fruits for social bonding, paralleling human alcohol consumption behaviors.
#astrobiology
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
Science

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.
fromBig Think
1 month 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.
Science
fromWIRED
4 weeks 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
fromBig Think
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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.
#hummingbirds
fromNature
1 month ago

Bed bugs boomed as the world's first cities did

Genomic evidence indicates that bed bugs may have been some of the earliest urban insect pests, adapting successfully to city living through genetic evolution.
Public health
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say

Anna's Hummingbirds are adapting to human influences, thriving due to changes in their habitat and feeding behaviors.
Their beak size and shape are evolving in response to artificial feeders in their environment.
#archaeology
fromNature
1 month ago
History

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

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

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

fromNature
1 month ago
History

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

fromAeon
1 month ago
philosophy

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

#plant-biology
fromNature
1 month ago
OMG science

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

OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

June 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

The institution of slavery is not unique to human societies. No fewer than 35 species of ants depend to some extent on slave labor for their existence.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Small Tennessee town observes 100 years of the Scopes monkey trial' that condemned the teaching of evolution

The Scopes Monkey Trial, as it became known, was a milestone in the eternal battle of rational scientific thought versus belief-based denialism, a conflict that continues to rage a century later.
Right-wing politics
fromNature
1 month 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
#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

fromPolygon
1 month ago

How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokemon Go

To evolve Bisharp into Kingambit in Pokémon Go, defeat 15 dark- or steel-type Pokémon in raids with Bisharp as your buddy and use 100 Pawniard Candy.
Board games
#mammals
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
#human-behavior
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Jared Diamond on Poor Human Choices

Humans possess a unique capability to make choices that go against evolutionary benefits.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Jared Diamond on Poor Human Choices

Humans possess a unique capability to make choices that go against evolutionary benefits.
fromPsychology Today
2 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.
Women
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fatherhood and the Law of Regression

In the game of reproduction, fathers are ahead of their sons, suggesting that while sons may not always reach their fathers' notable status, this does not indicate a decline in human capability overall.
Parenting
#psychology
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is 'Normal' a Concept That Limits Acceptance of Difference?

The concept of 'normal' has transitioned from a statistical average to a social standard.
Human society must overcome the bias of similarity in pursuit of inclusivity.
True inclusion requires distinguishing 'normal' from 'ideal' within social frameworks.
fromDefector
2 months ago

The Very Grisly Caterpillar | Defector

This kind of caterpillar's favorite and only place to hunt is on spiderwebs woven in tree hollows, logs, and rock cavities. There, the caterpillar crawls around in search of any insects caught in the web.
Pets
#nutrition
Music production
fromVulture
2 months ago

What Happens When Your Biggest Hit Leads to an Existential Crisis?

The Ting Tings transformed their struggles in the music industry into iconic success with their hit, "That's Not My Name."
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How scientists unearthed the cosmic catastrophe that paved the way for humanity

A catastrophic cosmic impact led to the extinction of dinosaurs, opening the door for mammalian evolution, including humans.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

The lunatic is on the grass: Books in brief

Riley Black's new work illustrates the interdependence of plant and animal life over the course of billions of years, revealing how evolution shapes ecosystems.
OMG science
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Science's best answer to "where did the Universe come from?"

Scientific understanding of the universe's history has significantly advanced since Darwin, allowing us to explore existential questions with factual evidence.
fromPhilosophynow
3 months ago

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921)

‘We are born to cooperate,’ Kropotkin said, ‘but the twin evils of the modern state and capitalism corrupt and distort our innate goodness.’
Left-wing politics
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