Tag: evolution

March 23, 2026 at 3:48 pm

An Ancient Stalagmite Offers New Insights Into How And Why The Fertile Crescent Was Home To The Earliest Civilization

Stalagmites

It is remarkable what they can learn from looking at a natural cave formation.

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March 23, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Scientists Have Discovered This Peculiar Coral That Glows Green, And It Does So For A Very Specific Reason

The coral glowing green

Not a bad way to protect yourself.

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March 23, 2026 at 9:48 am

New Study Reveals The First Known Four-Legged Animal To Eat Plants Lived 307-Million Years Ago, Much Earlier Than Previously Thought

Dinosaur eating leaves

Dinosaurs started eating their vegetables much earlier than once believed.

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March 20, 2026 at 3:48 pm

What Is The Difference Between Proteins, Enzymes, And Peptides, And Why Does It Matter?

Proteins

Our reliance on these molecules is incredible.

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March 20, 2026 at 12:55 pm

As Elephants Evolved To Live Entirely On Land, Their Feet Developed A Sixth ‘Toe’ That Causes Them To Walk Like They Are Wearing High Heels

Elephant

I would hate to walk around on tip toes, and I’m not nearly as big as an elephant.

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March 17, 2026 at 9:48 am

New Study Says That A Significantly Higher Risk Of Pregnancy Complications In Neanderthals May Have Contributed To The Extinction Of Their Species

Neanderthal Family

A high maternal fatality rate in pregnancy made the survival of Neanderthals difficult.

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March 12, 2026 at 3:48 pm

The Genus Of Spiders Known As Poltys Have Some Of The Most Remarkable Camouflage In The Animal Kingdom, Blending In With Their Surroundings Almost Perfectly

Dead Leaf Spider

You could be staring right at these spiders and never even know it.

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March 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Your Body Has Over A Trillion Cells, But How Does Each One Know Where It Is And What It Is Supposed To Do?

Cells

The cells in your body are following an incredibly complex roadmap.

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March 2, 2026 at 3:48 pm

This Shark Is A Formidable Hunter, With Extreme Adaptations To Help It Stun Its Prey In An Instant – But Humans Needn’t Be Afraid

A Thresher Shark under the ocean

The jury is still out on mermaids.

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March 2, 2026 at 9:48 am

Seals Are Fun And Playful Creatures, And One Of Their Cutest Behaviors Involves Slapping Their Belly, Which Has Been Shown To Be An Important Form Of Communication

Seal swimming

Sometimes cuteness is great for survival.

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