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Famous First Reptile Fossil Wasn’t a Reptile After All Study uncovers gills and fish-like teeth in 345-million-year-old fossil, upending long-held ideas on origins of reptiles. New Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe New bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before goi
What Do Whales Do All Day? New Tech Lets Researchers Tag Along Innovative tracking technology allows researchers to observe the daily behaviors and activities of whales in the wild. February 28, 2018 Most of the Oceans’ Fishes are Part-Time Plankton Did you know? Even big fish like the blue marlin begin life as tiny drifting larvae. February 21, 2018 New Model Predicts Cells That "Eat" Other Cells Discover a novel model predicting which cells are likely to consume other cells. February 20, 2018 For Plankton, One Size Doesn’t Fit All Plankton adapt to their environments, highlighting the ecological importance of these tiny organisms. February 16, 2018 Revisiting Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics A fresh look at Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, examining their relevance in the age of modern AI and robotics. February 13, 2018 Carnivora Skull Shape Depends on More Than Just Diet Study examines how factors beyond diet, including behavior and environment, shape the skull structure of carnivorous mammals. February 7, 2018 The Giant North American Vinegaroon? It’s Actually Seven Different Species The giant North American vinegaroon is actually seven distinct species, enhancing our understanding of biodiversity. February 5, 2018 Op-Ed: Why We Should Leave Cougars Where They Are Relocating cougars may have unintended consequences. February 3, 2018 Even Cheetahs' Ears Are Built for Speed These high-speed hunters have a unique inner ear that helps them keep their balance—and their gaze locked on prey. February 2, 2018 Pit Vipers Can Detect Prey Via Heat Pit vipers' specialized pit organs allow them to sense infrared radiation, detecting warm-blooded prey even in darkness. January 25, 2018 To Hunt, the Platypus Uses Its Electric Sixth Sense The platypus utilizes electroreception, detecting electric fields generated by prey, to hunt effectively in murky waters. January 12, 2018 UV Vision Helps Caribou Spot Food in Arctic Snow Learn how caribou use ultraviolet vision to detect food and avoid predators in the Arctic snow. January 5, 2018
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