Tag: evolution

July 15, 2025 at 12:55 pm

New Research Explains Why Human Injuries Heal So Much Slower Than Those Of Our Furry Friends

A cat wearing a cone post surgery

Humans are able to rest up and heal over time, a luxury that our primate cousins are not allowed.

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July 10, 2025 at 3:48 pm

The Incredible Haenyeo Tradition Of Diving Into The Ocean Has Actually Changed The Way This Group Of People Evolved

Haenyeo divers preparing for a dive

The Haenyeo tradition has literally changed the way these people evolved.

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July 5, 2025 at 3:49 pm

Chinese Astronauts Go To Space And Discover A Never-Before-Identified Pathogen

Blue gloved hands holding a petri dish

As more people – and their respective pathogens – travel to space, it is likely that this is only the beginning. 

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June 29, 2025 at 9:48 am

New Study Finds The Most Vibrant Sea Slugs Are Those That Have Evolved To Show Their Colors In Daylight

A sea slug with bright orange and green patterns

Boldness isn’t just a fashion statement for these sea slugs, it’s a way of life.

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June 13, 2025 at 9:48 am

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Years Ago, Our Ancestors Had Wanderlust Too. This New Climatic Study Shows The Route They Took From Africa To Eurasia, Through An Unusually Green And Humid Saudi Arabia.

A world travel map with a compass and polaroid photograph

The new climatic record is the most detailed of its kind.

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June 12, 2025 at 9:48 am

Study Looks At The Rare Evolution That Took The Ancestors Of Mammals Out Of The Sea And Back Again

Whale jumping from water

Evolution does some crazy things.

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June 2, 2025 at 3:48 pm

How Old Is The Magnetic Field That Protects The Earth From Cosmic Radiation?

Earth's magnetic field

Whenever it started, I’m just glad it is here today.

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May 25, 2025 at 3:48 pm

What Are Goosebumps And Why Do We Get Them?

Arm with goosebumps

These tiny little bumps may have saved the lives of your ancestors.

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May 24, 2025 at 3:48 pm

Animal Family That Includes The Modern Crocodile Has Gone Through Far More Changes Than Most People Would Expect, And That Has Allowed Them To Survive Earth’s Major Extinction Events

Crocodile swimming at the surface

Who knew that crocodylians were so adaptable. 

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May 22, 2025 at 12:55 pm

3D Model Shows The Catastrophic Consequences Of The Earth’s Last Pole Flip, And How Our Ancestors Adapted To Survive

The North Pole on a globe

Our technology might be wiped out, but at least our species won’t.

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