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Molecular Decay of Enamel-Specific Gene in Toothless Mammals Supports Theory of Evolution

(PhysOrg.com) -- Biologists at the University of California, Riverside report new evidence for evolutionary change recorded in both the fossil record and the genomes (or genetic blueprints) of living organisms, ...

Biology / Evolution

created Sep 04, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (17) | comments 42




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Triangles Go Underwater and Supersonic

(PhysOrg.com) -- The seemingly effortless way dolphins and porpoises slice through the water and the unique capabilities of the supersonic Concorde airplane have more in common than one might think.

Biology / Other

created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Dolphins get a lift from delta wing technology

We can only marvel at the way that dolphins, whales and porpoises scythe through water. Their finlike flippers seem perfectly adapted for maximum aquatic agility. However, no one had ever analysed how the animals' ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 26, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Briefs: No conclusion in whale stranding study

The National Marine Fisheries Service says it cannot determine if Navy sonar caused 36 whales to become stranded on the North Carolina shore last year.

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created Mar 30, 2006 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0


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