Biology
Toothed Whales’ Echolocation Organs originated from Jaw Muscles
Genetic data suggests that the acoustic fat masses in toothed whales’ heads were formerly jaw muscles and bone marrow. Dolphins and whales utilize sounds to…
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Biology
Timelapse Photography reveals the Intricacies of Embryonic Cell Division
The origins of life are shrouded in mystery. While the complicated dynamics of mitosis are well understood in somatic cells (specialized cells such as skin…
Biology
How did Seaweed become Multicellular?
A thorough investigation of macroalgae genetics has shown the genetic foundations that allowed macroalgae, or “seaweed,” to evolve multicellularity. Researchers in the journal Molecular Plant…
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According to a New Study, Mountain Chickadees have Exceptional Memories
Mountain chickadees have some of the strongest spatial memories in the animal kingdom. New research reveals the genes involved and sheds light on how a…
Technology
Increasing the Safety of AI-powered Machines Necessitates Better Engagement with Humans
Tampere University’s continuing research effort aims to develop adaptive safety systems for highly automated off-road mobile machinery to fulfill industry requirements. Research has uncovered serious…
Biology
Bioluminescence First Evolved in Animals at least 540 Million Years Ago
Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a…
Astronomy
Origin of Pluto’s Heart
An international team of astrophysicists led by the University of Bern and members of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS have finally…
Astronomy
Found the Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy
Astronomers have discovered the largest stellar black hole ever discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was identified in data from the European…
Biology
Scientists Pinpoint Cerebellar Expansion as Vital to the Evolution of Bird Flight
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine announce that they have coupled PET scans of modern pigeons with dinosaur fossil studies to help answer an ongoing…
Biology
Alaska Dinosaur Tracks Depict a Lush and Moist Environment
A vast discovery of dinosaur tracks, fossilized plants, and tree stumps in far northwestern Alaska reveals fresh information on the temperature and mobility of animals…
Biology
Dinosaur Research Tests Bergmann’s Rule
A new study led by experts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Reading throws into doubt Bergmann’s rule, an 1800s-era scientific…
Technology
Airborne Single-photon Lidar Technology enables High-resolution 3D Imaging
Researchers created a tiny and lightweight single-photon airborne lidar device that can capture high-resolution 3D images using a low-power laser. This advancement may make single-photon…
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