Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...
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Worm surface chemistry reveals secrets to their development and survival
A new study has revealed the clearest-ever picture of the surface chemistry of worm species that provides groundbreaking insights into how animals interact with their environment and each other. These ...
New findings on the power of enzymes could reshape biochemistry
Using a series of more than 1,000 X-ray snapshots of the shapeshifting of enzymes in action, researchers at Stanford ...
Analysis reveals global patterns of trait matching in bird-plant networks
Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...
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Birds have developed complex brains independently from mammals
New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the traditional view of ...