Closely related animal species can look physically different, but you might be surprised to learn that those differences can result not only from DNA sequence changes that alter proteins' structure or function, but also because ...
Evolution
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The Himalayas stand as Earth's highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall?
Earth Sciences
Apr 10, 2024
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Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for more than 18 million deaths a year. A team of KIT researchers has now identified a new cell ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 17, 2024
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Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds simple design changes in these diagrams can have a dramatic impact on the ability of undergraduate students ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Ancient, expansive tracts of continental crust called cratons have helped keep Earth's continents stable for billions of years, even as landmasses shift, mountains rise and oceans form. A new mechanism proposed by Penn State ...
Earth Sciences
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