Feeding British red squirrels may be changing their jaws
Feeding peanuts to red squirrels may be altering the development of their jaws.
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Oct 18, 2022
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Triassic specimen found to be early relative of pterosaurs a century after its discovery
A new study of a tiny Triassic fossil reptile first discovered over 100 years ago in the north east of Scotland has revealed it to be a close relative of the species that would become pterosaurs—iconic flying reptiles of ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Oct 5, 2022
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Report recommends policies, mechanisms for return, ethical uses for research of human remains in museums
A report by the Steering Committee on Human Remains in University Museum Collections was released by President Larry Bacow on Thursday in a message to the University community.
Archaeology
Sep 16, 2022
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Numerical modeling for predicting the degradation of historical oil paintings
A large number of historical oil paintings from museum collections worldwide show signs of deterioration due to metal soap formation. Metal soaps affect the structural integrity and visual appearance of these paintings. Understanding ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 9, 2022
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Do art museums prioritize visitor well-being enough?
By design, art museums are meant to showcase beautiful objects and their creators, offer insight into history, and elicit wonder and awe. A recent study by Penn's Katherine Cotter and James Pawelski revealed that people who ...
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2022
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European moles can shrink by a tenth in winter to save energy
European moles can ride out harsh winters by becoming up to 11% smaller.
Plants & Animals
Sep 7, 2022
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Using science to solve a 1,300-year-old art mystery
The Cincinnati Art Museum turned to a scientist at the University of Cincinnati for help solving a mystery 1,300 years in the making.
Archaeology
Sep 6, 2022
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Research unlocks secrets of native rodents' rat race to new lands
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has mapped the DNA from more than 150 species of native rodents from across Australia, New Guinea and Melanesian islands, painting a clearer picture of how they're ...
Evolution
Sep 2, 2022
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These mice grow bigger on the rainier sides of mountains: It might be a new rule of nature
Scientists studying mice from the Andes Mountains in Patagonia noticed something they couldn't explain: the mice from the western side of the mountains were bigger than the ones from the east, but DNA said that they were ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 1, 2022
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Empty mollusc shells hold the story of evolution, even for extinct species—now we can decode it
Most people have collected shells at the beach. Some have even started a shell collection. But few people realise these shells are a unique genetic resource that scientists are only beginning to tap into.
Ecology
Aug 25, 2022
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