Genetic switch between unicellularity and multicellularity in marine yeasts
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Philippines evacuates 3,000 people after activity increases at Mayon Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — A series of mild eruptions at the most active volcano in the Philippines has prompted…
An ancient DNA perspective on the Russian conquest of Yakutia
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Octopus-inspired ‘synthetic skin’ changes colour and texture on demand
The new materials are inspired by the colour-changing, shape-shifting properties of octopus skin. Credit: Ethan Daniels/Alamy Researchers have…
Early hominins from Morocco basal to the Homo sapiens lineage
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A hidden diversity of ceratopsian dinosaurs in Late Cretaceous Europe
Csiki-Sava, Z., Buffetaut, E., Ősi, A., Pereda-Suberbiola, X. & Brusatte, S. L. Island life in the Cretaceous —…
Artificial skin mimics the octopus’s art of disguise – Nature
Artificial skin mimics the octopus’s art of disguise NatureHow scientists learn from the masters of invisibility: Octopus National GeographicSynthetic skin…
The weirdest tech we’ve seen at CES 2026
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Major takeaways for federal agencies from the latest bipartisan spending package
Congress has unveiled a new package of bills to fund some agencies through fiscal 2026, the latest bipartisan…
Dead whale found on bow of ship in New Jersey sparks investigation
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — After a dead whale was found on the bow of a container ship docked…
Jellyfish sleep like humans — even though they don’t have brains
The upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea andromeda sleeps for roughly 8 hours a day.Credit: Shahar Shabtai/Alamy Neither jellyfish nor sea…
LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires
ALTADENA, Calif. — ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — “DANGER: Lead Work Area” reads a sign on a front door…