Theoretical biology states that in a flock of birds or school of fish exhibiting collaborative behavior, being in a state of criticality (i.e., a "flexible system" that can changeably respond to the environment) is crucial ...
Plants & Animals
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A researcher at Uppsala University has discovered four new mushrooms, three of which are found in Sweden—where they are already threatened with extinction. It is a case of hidden species diversity in the group of hydnoid ...
Ecology
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A new study published by researchers at London's Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced the claim that Neanderthals and modern-day humans (Homo sapiens) must be classed as separate species ...
Evolution
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The lab of Hassane Mchaourab, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Protein Dynamics and professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, has developed a methodological blueprint that couples experimental ...
Biotechnology
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A research team has clarified the mechanism behind the generation of runaway electrons during the startup phase of a tokamak fusion reactor. The paper, "Binary Nature of Collisions Facilitates Runaway Electron Generation ...
Plasma Physics
Dec 5, 2024
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A new study suggests that the fundamental abilities underlying human language and technological culture may have evolved before humans and apes diverged millions of years ago. The findings were published 5 December 2024 in ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 5, 2024
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The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the largest living coral reef system on Earth, about 300 times larger than the next largest reef, found off the coast of Belize. This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site ...
Environment
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Materials that conduct electricity well, like metals, also tend to conduct heat. For instance, a metal spoon left in a hot cup of tea will get hot, while the ceramic mug remains cool. This is because good electrical conductors ...
Nanophysics
Dec 5, 2024
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Humans are leaving consistent patterns in forest disturbance structures across the world, according to a new study from the University of Leicester, the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and the University of Birmingham, ...
Earth Sciences
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Chimpanzees are the animals with the most complex memory, apart from humans. They remember where and when ripe fruits are available, and use this information to decide which trees they will visit and even where they will ...
Plants & Animals
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