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The Viewpoint: Spinosaurus: A Century of Shifting Paradigms in Paleontology
Once a mystery fossil lost to war, Spinosaurus has transformed into one of paleontology’s most debated dinosaurs—reimagined as a semi-aquatic predator, yet still stirring controversy over how it truly lived.
The Viewpoint: Scientists Create Self-Replicating DNA Nanorobots with Potential for Targeted Cancer Treatment
A breakthrough in nanotechnology has produced tiny, self-replicating robots made from DNA with the potential to revolutionize medicine.
The Viewpoint: How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test is the single clearest indicator of physical ageing
According to researchers, how long you can stand on one leg is the single clearest indicator of physical ageing and overall longevity.
The Viewpoint: Bridging the Gap: A Look at Transitional Fossils
Transitional fossils bridge the evolutionary gap between ancestral species and their descendants, offering a fascinating glimpse into how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
The Viewpoint: NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ Rover Discovers Key Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, finding key organic molecules in an ancient rock sample. These compounds are potential precursors to fatty acids—a fundamental building block for life—strengthening the case that the Red Planet may have once been habitable.
The Viewpoint: A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
For the first time, scientists have captured confirmed footage of a colossal squid in its natural deep-sea habitat, a century after its discovery. This rare sighting of the planet's heaviest invertebrate, once only known from whale stomachs, provides an unprecedented glimpse into the life of this elusive deep-sea giant.
The Viewpoint: Study Suggests Time May Not Be Fixed, Could Flow in Both Directions
A provocative study published in Scientific Reports challenges our fundamental perception of time. Researchers suggest that at the quantum level, the "arrow of time" may not be fixed. Their findings indicate time could theoretically flow both forwards and backwards, opening new avenues for understanding one of the universe's deepest mysteries.
The Viewpoint: Researchers Develop Pollen-Replacing Diet to Sustain Honey Bees Year-Round
Facing a global decline in honey bee populations due to nutritional stress, researchers have developed a groundbreaking, pollen-replacing diet. This complete artificial food source has been proven to sustain colonies year-round, offering new hope for beekeepers and the security of our food supply.
The Viewpoint: Genetic Study Shows Yellowstone Bison Now Form One Interbreeding Herd
A groundbreaking genetic study has confirmed a major conservation victory in Yellowstone. Previously separated into two distinct breeding groups, the park's iconic bison now function as a single, interbreeding herd, marking a significant milestone in their recovery from the brink of extinction.
The Viewpoint: Study Shows Handwriting Enhances Early Reading and Writing Skills Over Typing
New research reveals that handwriting provides significant learning benefits over typing for young children. A study comparing 5- to 6-year-olds found that those who wrote by hand showed superior performance in letter recognition, word writing, and decoding. Discover why the physical act of writing is a powerful tool for building early literacy skills.