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Discovery of a 160-million-year-old fossil represents a new milestone in early mammal evolution

(PhysOrg.com) -- A remarkably well-preserved fossil discovered in northeast China provides new information about the earliest ancestors of most of today's mammal species—the placental mammals. According ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Aug 24, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (17) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Big brains attributed to mother's care

The evolution of big-brained mammals may be due to maternal investment, rather than metabolism, according to a new study by scientists at UCL (University College London) and the University of Cambridge.

Biology / Evolution

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

New research eyes off colourful reef fish

(PhysOrg.com) -- Most people wouldn't give a second thought to the inner workings of the fish eye. But research by University of Queensland scientists is unlocking the secrets hidden behind these fishy lenses. ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 11, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Muscling in on a mystery protein: Study of brawny pigs reveals key player in the genome

(PhysOrg.com) -- For thousands of years, humans have bred pigs for desirable traits, such as more muscle and less fat in the meat. Domestication makes animals ideal models for studying how genes control physical ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0