evolution
A study shows that the teeth of a mammal that lived 150 million years ago did not adapt to changing food conditions
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Epigenetic changes, passed to new generations, may solve paradox of rapid resistance
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The bizarre features of this mammal have scientists perplexed as to how it could have evolved; "it bends and even breaks a lot of rules"
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The idea that mass extinctions allow many new types of species to evolve is a central concept in evolution, but a new study using AI to examine the fossil record finds this is rarely true
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On the small islands that lie halfway between Antarctica and continents like Australia, almost all the insects have lost the ability to fly
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A new study suggests that most animals remain stressed for longer than is optimal after a stress-inducing incident
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Dolphins conserve oxygen and prevent dive-related problems by consciously decreasing their heart rates before diving
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Researchers investigate a recently discovered class of viruses that has taken the characteristic versatility of the viral world to new heights
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Analysis identified 525 genes encoding proteins that act on the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and cell walls
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Researchers screened a wide variety of simple organic compounds to see if they could form polymers under early Earth conditions
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