Oldest fossil of giant panda family discovered
New fossils found in Spain are thought to be of the oldest recorded ancestor of the giant panda.
New fossils found in Spain are thought to be of the oldest recorded ancestor of the giant panda.
Archaeology
Nov 14, 2012
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Scientists from the Monell Center report that seven of 12 related mammalian species have lost the sense of sweet taste. As each of the sweet-blind species eats only meat, the findings demonstrate that a liking for sweets ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2012
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A Chinese-led team including international researchers, has shed new light on some of the giant panda's unusual biological traits, including its famously restricted diet.
Plants & Animals
Feb 18, 2010
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Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality ...
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2024
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Plant-based alternatives to dairy products do not have to copy the original—but in addition to tasting good, they should also have a pleasant mouthfeel and a varied product range, according to the results of a recent acceptance ...
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2023
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We know that meat has a substantial impact on the planet, and that plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable. But exactly how much impact does the food we eat have on environmental outcomes and what difference ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 24, 2023
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When most people think of deserts, the word that often comes to mind is sand—and a lot of it. Deserts cover almost a quarter of the earth, yet it's hard to imagine life thriving in such hostile environments, regulated by ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 2, 2023
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Folake Oyewole's doctoral thesis project was inspired, in part, by the potential health benefits of a refreshing drink: Zobo, a hibiscus-based beverage that is popular in Oyewole's home country of Nigeria.
Biochemistry
Oct 20, 2022
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Sheep have been grazing the salt marsh landscape of the Gower Peninsula in Wales since medieval times. Today around 3,500 lambs and ewes feed there, where a diet of naturally growing samphire and sorrel gives their meat a ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 18, 2021
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Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new U of G study reveals.
Veterinary medicine
May 19, 2021
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