Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

POLICY 06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

Synthetic vs Conventional DNA: Scientists Investigate Which Has More Potential in Supporting Darwinian Evolution

06.05.2023 11:00 AM

A group of scientists investigated the potential of hachimoji DNA in initiating mutation and compared it with the ability of conventional DNA in supporting Darwinian evolution. Learn more about it in this article.

Comprehensive Primate Genomic Catalog Unveils Insights into Human Evolution and Disease

06.05.2023 02:08 AM

Global study yields a comprehensive primate genomic catalog, shedding light on human evolution, diversity, and disease causes. Read the article to learn more.

What Is the Purpose of Appendix? Scientists Look for Answers in the Human Evolution

05.29.2023 11:00 AM

After being regarded as useless for many years, the appendix was found to have an important function through the studies conducted by scientists. Find out more about it in this article.

Fungus With Over Half a Million Clonal Cells Grew 20,000 Times Larger Than Their Ancestor in an Unmatched Cellular Evolution

05.25.2023 05:28 AM

The researchers embarked on a pioneering long-term evolution experiment within the laboratory to cultivate novel multicellular organisms from single-celled ancestors. Read the article to learn how a fungus evolved to be 20,000 times bigger than its ancestor.

Is There a Snake With Legs? 95 Million-Year-Old Fossils Challenge Understanding of How Serpents Evolved

05.24.2023 07:32 AM

The 95 million-year-old fossils of a snake with legs prove the incredible changes happening to the reptile at the time. Check it out in this article.

Marsupial Evolution: New Study Shows That These Pouched Mammals Could Be More Evolved Than Previously Thought

05.23.2023 03:19 AM

While marsupials have been thought to be an evolutionary stage between egg-laying and plancental animals, a new study shows that this is not the case. Read to learn more.

Modern Dogs Have Bigger Brains Than Ancient Ones Thanks to Contemporary Breeding Efforts

05.18.2023 03:33 AM

Research shows modern dogs have larger brains than ancient breeds due to complex social environments. Read the article to learn more.

World's Biggest Raptor Is 10 Million Years Older Than Previously Recorded, Fossil Analysis Reveals

05.05.2023 04:39 AM

A new geological study revises the age of the world's biggest raptor, adding 10 million years to previous records. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Goldfish Turned Into a Cyborg: Scientists Attempt To Record Neuronal Activity of the Fish To Understand Their Evolution

04.26.2023 08:35 AM

Scientists implanted electrodes into the skulls of goldfish to study the brain mechanisms of fish navigation and trace its evolutionary origins. Read the article to learn more.

Meet the Mudskippers: The Blinking Fish That Hold the Clue to How Humans' Early Ancestors Moved From Water to Land

04.25.2023 06:27 AM

New research suggests that the mucus-filled tears of the blinking fish mudskippers may tell a story of how tetrapods evolved. Read the article to learn more.

Life on Earth: How Did the First Living Organisms Thrive and Evolve?

04.20.2023 21:00 PM

The origins of life on Earth are one of the greatest mysteries in science. Check out the article to learn how the first living organisms on the planet thrived and evolved billions of years ago.

Mystery of How Flowers Mimic the Sexually Attractive Traits of Pollinators Finally Solved

03.25.2023 01:56 AM

Many flowers are known for insect mimicry to attract their pollinators, which is something that has long fascinated scientists. Read the article to know how this could be possible.

Dinosaurs Adapted to Evolution to Dominate Earth Before Extinction

03.19.2023 00:30 AM

The dinosaurs had aerated vertebrae bones that enhanced their strength and reduced their weight. Read the article to know how adaptation played at work in their dominion before extinction.

Bone Analysis Uncover Developmental Strategies Underlying the Size of Non-Avian Dinosaurs

02.24.2023 08:31 AM

Scientists discovered through bone examination that there was no relationship between the growth rate and body size of dinosaurs. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Fish Classified as 'Living Fossil' Helps Researchers Understand Mechanics of Stem Cells

01.23.2023 02:28 AM

Researchers are studying an ancient fish known to be a "living fossil" to understand the fundamentals of stem cells to pave way for the development of artificial organs. Read the article to learn more.

3D Scan Techniques Shed Light on How Smilodon Saber Teeth Effectively Bite Despite Large Size

01.20.2023 07:49 AM

Smilodon, an ancient carnivore related to cats, are examined using 3D scans and simulations to see how they managed to bite with the amazing length of their teeth. Read the article to learn more.

Gene for a Full Coat of Fur in Humans Still Present But Under a Deep Sleep, Study Found

01.19.2023 22:28 PM

Fur is a distinguishing trait of mammals although baldness is an attractive variety of mammalian oddities. Check out how humans lost their fur despite still having the gene responsible for it.

Why Do Schools Reject Evolution? Study Reveals That Religion Is Not the Primary Reason

01.15.2023 23:40 PM

Despite evolution's long-standing clash with religion, a recent study reveals that religion is not the main reason why schools reject the evolutionary theory. Read to know more.

Madagascar Needs 23 Million Years of Evolution to Bring Back Biodiversity on the Island

01.11.2023 09:00 AM

Extinction is imminent in Madagascar and if it happens, it will take 23 million years for the island to recover, according to a new study.

Hominins Sailed the Mediterranean Sea 450,000 Years Ago Even Before the Evolution of Homo Sapiens, Study Claims

12.21.2022 04:28 AM

Scientists found evidence of activity from multiple species of hominins or early humans all over the Aegean Islands that dates back 450,000 years ago. Read the article to learn more.