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The darker side of human rights for great apes

The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part of a wider initiative to give them increased rights closer to the ones humans enjoy.

Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor

Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards ...

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Evolution
Cretaceous fireflies reveal early evolution of insect bioluminescence
Evolution
Bronze age Lactobacillus genomes reveal origins of kefir cheese
Evolution
New evolutionary model revises the origins of biodiversity
Evolution
Brazilian fossils reveal early evolution of mammalian jaw and middle ear
Plants & Animals
New fossil species reshapes understanding of grape family history
Plants & Animals
Naked mole-rat found to have lost infection-resistant proteins
Evolution
Unveiling ancient life: New method sheds light on early cellular and metabolic evolution
Evolution
Ancient DNA helps uncover the Iberian lynx's potential secret weapon against extinction
Evolution
Researchers discover tumors inherited by generations of jellyfish-like creatures
Evolution
Extreme polar light environment of the North and South Poles sustains biodiversity, researchers suggest
Evolution
3D field-based tracking and field experiments of octopus and fish unlock the secrets of multispecies hunting
Evolution
How diversity in heat tolerance can help protect coral reefs
Evolution
Evolved in the lab, found in nature: Uncovering hidden pH sensing abilities in microbial cultures
Evolution
New database covers distribution and evolutionary history of megadiverse flowering plant family on isolated islands
Plants & Animals
Independent origins of frog glue and its role in predator evasion
Evolution
Love island: Bird's refusal to leave resort life leads to genetic change
Evolution
Convergent evolution study sheds light on how new genes arise
Plants & Animals
New mechanism uncovered for the reduction of emu wings
Plants & Animals
Polar bears found to have diverged from brown bears just 70,000 years ago
Evolution
Early dingoes are related to dogs from New Guinea and East Asia, 3D fossil scanning study finds

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Condensed Matter
Harnessing magnetic relaxation: 'Pac-Man effect' enables precise organization of superparamagnetic beads
Cell & Microbiology
Dietary zinc inhibits antimicrobial resistance gene transmission in lab tests
Space Exploration
ESA's Hera spacecraft set for asteroid 'crime scene investigation'
Space Exploration
Investigating the possibility of using asteroid material to grow edible biomass for astronauts
Astronomy
The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?
Superconductivity
Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits
Molecular & Computational biology
Phage cocktail shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria
Social Sciences
Survey experiment reveals celebrities and politicians could be the 'missing link' to mitigate climate change
Materials Science
Innovative method targets removal of PFAS from wastewater
Superconductivity
Niobium-tin magnet could be key to unlocking potential of heavy-ion accelerator
Space Exploration
Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere
Earth Sciences
Better monitoring of mining remediation: Selenium isotopes are good gauge of clean-up efforts
Soft Matter
Scientists achieve unprecedented control of active matter
Earth Sciences
Extensive afforestation and reforestation can brake global warming
Archaeology
Archaeologists shed light on the Tartessos culture's sustainable construction skills
Biochemistry
New molecule can mimic the effects of fasting and exercise
Quantum Physics
Quantum communication: Using microwaves to efficiently control diamond qubits
Plants & Animals
Drier winter habitat impacts songbirds' ability to survive migration
Biotechnology
X-ray scattering technique pinpoints new targets for antibiotic drug development
Nanophysics
Theoretical physicist uncovers how twisting layers of a material can generate mysterious electron-path-deflecting effect

How fishermen benefit from the reversing evolution of cod

Intense fishing and overexploitation have led to evolutionary changes in fish stocks like cod, reducing both their productivity and value on the market. These changes can be reversed by more sustainable and far-sighted fisheries ...

New study shows how mammals have evolved complexity over time

Major changes in the spinal columns of mammals have been shaped by their highly variable numbers of vertebrae, according to new evidence from a team of international scientists, including researchers from the Milner Center ...

Conservation of Nara Park deer results in unique genetic lineage

The existing wildlife of a region is heavily shaped over generations by environmental factors and human activity. Activities like urbanization and hunting are known to reduce wildlife populations. However, some cultural or ...