Modern horses have lost their additional toes, scientists confirm
The distant ancestors of modern horses had hooved toes instead of a single hoof, which vanished over time, according to researchers.
The distant ancestors of modern horses had hooved toes instead of a single hoof, which vanished over time, according to researchers.
Evolution
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In the age of dinosaurs, many marine reptiles had extremely long necks compared to reptiles today. While it was clearly a successful evolutionary strategy, paleontologists have long suspected that their long-necked bodies ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Jun 19, 2023
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Europe should brace for more deadly heatwaves driven by climate change, said a sweeping report on Monday, noting the world's fastest-warming continent was some 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter last year than in pre-industrial times.
Environment
Jun 19, 2023
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A 3D model of a 407-million-year-old plant fossil has overturned thinking on the evolution of leaves. The research has also led to fresh insights about spectacular patterns found in plants.
Evolution
Jun 16, 2023
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Just over two decades ago, as the new millennium began, it seemed that tracks left by our ancient human ancestors dating back more than about 50,000 years were excessively rare.
Archaeology
Jun 13, 2023
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A new paper focuses on the size and abundance of living and non-living large African mammals. With the use of fossil abundance data it sheds light on the ecological dynamics behind the decline of these iconic creatures. The ...
Ecology
Jun 8, 2023
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When bumblebees move, their vision improves. Scientists at the University of Würzburg have now been able to prove this supposition.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2023
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The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations ...
Evolution
Jun 6, 2023
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Consumers value their personal data including the one collected by retail stores, service providers and loyalty schemes. The University of Bristol-led research, published in PLOS ONE, found 96% of people would protect their ...
Social Sciences
May 31, 2023
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Every so often, life on Earth steps onto a nearly empty playing field and faces a spectacular opportunity. Something major changes—in the atmosphere or in the oceans, or in the organisms themselves —and the existing species ...
Evolution
May 31, 2023
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