Megalodon shark became extinct 2.6 million years ago
(Phys.org) —A new University of Florida study dismisses claims that megalodon is still alive by determining a date of extinction for the largest predatory shark to ever live.
(Phys.org) —A new University of Florida study dismisses claims that megalodon is still alive by determining a date of extinction for the largest predatory shark to ever live.
Archaeology
Oct 23, 2014
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When Darwin suggested the "survival of the fittest" concept, he did not necessarily mean "survival of the biggest."
Plants & Animals
Oct 13, 2014
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Many native species have vanished from tropical islands because of human impact, but University of Florida scientists have discovered how fossils can be used to restore lost biodiversity.
Paleontology & Fossils
Sep 22, 2014
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By tracing nearly 3,000 genes to the earliest common ancestor of butterflies and moths, University of Florida scientists have created an extensive "Tree of Lepidoptera" in the first study to use large-scale, next-generation ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 31, 2014
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Your teeth can tell stories about you, and not just that you always forget to floss.
Archaeology
Jul 31, 2014
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The contraption seems so simple, yet so clever, like something The Professor might have concocted on "Gilligan's Island."
Ecology
May 21, 2014
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(Phys.org) —A 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat, the world's oldest grape and a bizarre hermit crab were among more than 100 new species discovered by University of Florida scientists last year.
Plants & Animals
May 15, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Freshly minted college graduates, take note: Buying a new suit may be No. 1 on your list for landing that first big job, but new research shows picking the right job training program could give you the real ...
Social Sciences
May 13, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Researchers with the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took what some would consider garbage and made a remarkable scientific tool, one that could someday help to correct genetic ...
Bio & Medicine
Apr 4, 2014
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Irradiated, sterile flies dropped over seaports and agricultural areas to mate with unsuspecting females save food crops and millions of dollars in prevented infestations and the ensuing eradication efforts.
Plants & Animals
Feb 27, 2014
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