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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…
New Study Reveals Genetic Basis of Migratory Birds’ Navigation Abilities
At a Glance Migratory birds have long fascinated scientists with their ability to navigate vast distances precisely. A…
We Thought We Knew Everything About Speciation—Then These Three Showed Up
The text discusses the scientific mystery surrounding Beardtongue flowers, which are part of the Penstemon genus. These flowers,…
What Were Our Ancestors Doing 1 Million Years Ago?
The video delves into the extinction of Paranthropus, a robust Australopithecus, around one million years ago. It discusses…
Flowers may be more ancient than dinosaurs – but scientists can’t agree on when they evolved
Flowers may seem fragile but they are ancient. Kichigin/Shutterstock Ruolin Wu, University of Bristol Flowers may look delicate…
Are We In an Arms Race Against Snakes?
The elapid snakes, which evolved around 37 million years ago, brought with them a highly potent venom that…