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evolution
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The Elephant Trunk’s Tale
Around 20 million years ago, proboscideans, the ancestors of modern elephants, began expanding from Africa and Arabia into…
From Dinosaurs to Quantum Reality: A Reading Guide for Science Enthusiasts
Science is full of mysteries that challenge our understanding of the world, its origins, and even the fabric…
Snakes Live Rent-Free In Our Heads
The hypothesis suggests that humans and other primates quickly evolved to recognize snakes as a survival mechanism. This…
Exploring STEM Through Play: Science-Themed Board Games for the Curious Mind
For those unfamiliar, STEM board games take learning beyond traditional classrooms by immersing players in hands-on experiences that…
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…
Evolution At Our Fingertips
In a fascinating demonstration of evolution, bacteria exposed to increasing concentrations of antibiotics develop resistance rapidly. Within 11…
Does It Lay Eggs or Give Birth? Somehow, This Animal Does Both
Lizards and snakes provide valuable insights into reproductive evolution due to their varied reproductive strategies, offering parallels to…
Peacocks were a mystery. Darwin figured them out.
Unlike natural selection which favors traits for survival, sexual selection explains traits that enhance mating success, such as…
Researchers Uncover Genetic Links Between Bird Vocal Organs and Mammals
At a Glance Humans have long been captivated by the diverse sounds produced by birds, from melodious songs…
Why Do Animals Keep Turning Into Crocodiles?
Crocodiles and their family members share an ancient evolutionary history. What’s usually not known, however, is that nature…