By observing evolution’s ‘greatest hits’ (and misses) and the history of the major themes and…
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Unique feeding mechanism among marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs
Among the many groups of marine reptiles from the Age of Dinosaurs, elasmosaurs are famous…
Mummified seals reveal ecological impact of ice change
Scientists are using the mummified remains of seals freeze-dried in Antarctica to examine the long-term…
300 million-year-old ‘supershark’ fossils found in Texas
Even before the age of dinosaurs, big toothy predators were roaming Texas. 300 million years…
Detection of proteins: We know how to build better locks for chemical keys
It will be increasingly difficult for protein molecules to remain anonymous, and increasingly easy for…
Transitional species of duckbilled dinosaurs illuminate relationship between evolution and growth
The discovery of two new transitional species is helping reveal the pattern of evolution in…
Mammal body-size responds to climate change in ancient Wyoming
Evidence from fossils suggests that multiple global warming events, which occurred over 50 million years…
Unraveling the mysteries of two ancient parasites
A new discovery suggests why one relationship evolved in appearance and how one parasite turned…
Exploiting renewable energy while allowing for protecting biodiversity
Global expansion of bioenergy possesses serious threats to biodiversity, whereas solar energy could have potential…
Study showcases potential new oral treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the possibility of taking one pill to bring…