New Fossil Discoveries Challenge Understanding of Land Animal Evolution
Recent fossil findings provide new insights into the evolution of tetrapods, revealing how ancient crocodile-like predators adapted to life on land.
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23 articles tagged with "evolution"
Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Light-Sensing Proteins
A new study delves into the evolution of ancient light-sensing proteins, aiming to uncover their biological significance and potential applications in various fields.
Editorial Staff 2 days ago
Urban Rodents Developing Resistance to Poisons, Study Suggests
A recent study from Rutgers University indicates that urban rodents are evolving resistance to common pest control poisons, complicating extermination efforts.
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Study Reveals How Migratory Predators May Influence Distant Species Evolution
A recent study indicates that migratory predators could play a role in the evolution of species located thousands of kilometers apart, even without direct interaction.
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New Insights into Harvestmen Spider Parenting Unveiled Through Citizen Science
Research published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society highlights the role of citizen science in understanding parental care behaviors in harvestmen spiders.
Editorial Staff 5 days ago
Millipedes Colonized Land 80 Million Years Before Vertebrates, Study Finds
Research indicates that millipedes may have first emerged on land around 460 million years ago, significantly earlier than the arrival of vertebrates.
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New Insights into Early Animal Evolution from Cellular Adhesion Study
A recent study published in Nature explores the mechanisms of cellular adhesion, offering potential insights into the origins of animal life on Earth.
Editorial Staff 8 days ago
Exploring the Evolutionary Role of Shame
A recent international study suggests that shame, often seen in a negative light, may actually serve important evolutionary functions.
Editorial Staff 8 days ago
New Insights into Hagfish Eye Evolution from Fossil Findings
Recent research on hagfish fossils provides important insights into the evolutionary trends of eye simplification in vertebrates, revealing a gradual loss of eye complexity.
Editorial Staff 14 days ago
New Study on Sea Squirts Offers Insights into Evolutionary Biology
Research from Ruhr University Bochum reveals unique features of sea squirts' nervous systems, enhancing our understanding of the evolutionary connection between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Editorial Staff 23 days ago
New Insights into Virus Evolution with Furtivovirus Discovery
Recent research sheds light on the evolutionary lineage of viruses, suggesting a shared ancestry among all life forms.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Discovery of New Fossil Salamander Species Enhances Understanding of Axolotl Evolution
A new fossil species related to the axolotl has been discovered in Mexico, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary history of these unique salamanders.
Editorial Staff 24 days ago
Unraveling the 700-Million-Year Evolution of Blood Cells
The evolutionary journey of blood cells across various animal species showcases remarkable differences and adaptations, reflecting their diverse lineages.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Payre fossils from Europe's earliest Neanderthals reveal dynamic evolution shaped by climatic oscillations
A new study explores the complex evolution of Neanderthals in Europe, highlighting the impact of climatic changes.
Editorial Staff 25 days ago
Ancient Fossils from Australia Shed Light on Early Complex Life
Recent discoveries of tiny fossils in 1.7-billion-year-old mud in Darwin, Australia, offer valuable insights into the evolution of complex organisms.
Editorial Staff 27 days ago
Social Living Enhances Lifespan in Mammals, But Group Size Matters
A recent study indicates that while social mammals tend to live longer, the lifespan benefits plateau in larger groups, as published in Ecology and Evolution.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Hawkmoths and Flowers: A Study of Co-Evolutionary Dynamics
A recent study by Christian Couch at the University of Florida explores the co-evolution of hawkmoths and flowering plants, shedding light on their complex relationship.
Editorial Staff 29 days ago
Newly Found 567-Million-Year-Old Fossils Enhance Insights into Early Animal Evolution
Recent discoveries of ancient fossils, dating back 567 million years, provide valuable insights into the evolution of diverse animal life on Earth.
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New Study Unravels 320-Million-Year Mystery of Reptilian Bone Armor
A comprehensive evolutionary study sheds light on the independent development of skin bones in reptiles, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for centuries.
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Research Uncovers Resilience of Early Eukaryotes in Oxygen-Rich Marine Environments
A recent study sheds light on how eukaryotes, including multicellular organisms, thrived in oxygenated seafloors for hundreds of millions of years, enhancing our understanding of evolution.
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New VR Game Enhances Understanding of Evolution Through Zombie Ants
A virtual reality game allows players to embody the zombie fungus Ophiocordyceps, providing an engaging way to learn about evolution, developed by Utrecht University researchers.
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Remarkable 150-Million-Year-Old Stegosaur Skull Offers New Insights into Dinosaur Evolution
A recent discovery in Spain has unveiled the best-preserved stegosaur skull ever found in Europe, shedding light on the evolution of these iconic dinosaurs.
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Ancient Bones Provide Insight into Early Human Dietary Practices
Recent discoveries of cut marks on 1.6 million-year-old bones indicate that early humans engaged in complex behaviors regarding food acquisition and consumption.
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