Eating meat contributed to ancestral growth spurt: study
It helped us reach our “prime.” The Progression of Man apparently wasn’t as gradual as once thought. UK…
Antibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Streptomyces bacteria make multiple antibiotics that target the production of vitamin B7.Credit: Dr Jeremy Burgess/Science Photo Library Scientists…
New Feathered Dinosaur from China Had Peacock-Like Tail
A new genus and species of four-winged pennaraptoran dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of northern China is adding…
New Study Challenges Long-Held Idea that Our Ancestors Simply Got Bigger Over Time
For decades, paleoanthropologists assumed that hominins — the lineage leading to modern humans — gradually grew larger over…
Mystery cave collapse uncovers ‘advanced human time capsule’ | History | News
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved prehistoric cave that is helping researchers piece together a crucial chapter in…
A Surprising Discovery Challenges What Scientists Thought DNA Methylation Was For
A study of sea anemones uncovers an ancient role for DNA methylation and shows that certain epigenetic changes…
Cell transplant across the tree of life hints at how animals emerged
Researchers transplanted cells between embryos of a comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi, right) and a starlet sea anemone (Nematostella…
Great Apes Shatter Human Models of Social Intelligence
Summary: Great ape cognition is highly individualized, dynamic, and structurally distinct from human intelligence. Tracking 48 chimpanzees, bonobos,…
These ‘master’ proteins protect us from deadly mutations — and could inspire new drugs
Our genomes are full of mutations that have the potential to damage our health or even kill us.…
Why Evolution Stalled for Millions of Years Before Suddenly Exploding
Artist’s impression of an Ediacaran animal community. Credit: Hugo Salais A new study suggests evolution stayed stuck for…
New Species of Ancient Bear-Dog Identified in Spain
Paleontologists have identified a previously unknown species of amphicyonid — the extinct family of carnivorous mammals popularly known…
Birds Masturbate More Often Than We Thought and Scientists Say It’s Completely Normal
Image in public domain. Many bird owners have seen it and wondered whether something was wrong. A parrot…