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6 days ago

Scientists reveal the surprising reason men look better with beards

If you've been contemplating shaving your stubble, experts say it's time to put the razor down. From Brad Pitt to Prince William and Boris Johnson, many men look a lot better with a beard. However, scientific evidence shows that this isn't just a matter of personal taste. According to scientists, there is an evolutionary explanation for the 'beard glow up'.
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1 week ago

Scientists reveal why male proboscis monkeys have such big noses

Proboscis males' enlarged noses lower call frequencies, signaling body size and sexual maturity and enabling long-distance individual identification.
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3 weeks ago

New species of dinosaur with eye-catching sail' discovered on Isle of Wight

But after comparing the preserved bones with a database of similar dinosaur back bones, it became clear the fossil was unique. Lockwood said: While the skeleton wasn't as complete as some of the others that have been found, no one had really taken a close look at these bones before unlike the others, this one had particularly long neural spines, which was very unusual.
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4 months ago

These Spiders Hook Up With Enormous Jaws | KQED

Spiders use silk-coated pheromones for attracting mates, making their courtship interconnected with survival.
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