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Earth's Seasonal Rhythms Are Changing, Putting Species And Ecosystems At Risk
Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earths seasons.
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Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Crop Yield
Stingless bees are reported from North East India, Eastern India and Southern Indian States, with recent additions from North, Central and Western Indian states.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Chinese Scientists Discover Mysterious Bacteria On Tiangong Space Station
Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria on board the Tiangong Space Station.
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In A Major Discovery, 355-Million-Year-Old Fossil Footprints Found In Australia
The emergence of four-legged animals known as tetrapods was a key step in the evolution of many species today - including humans.
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Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Do Sea Creatures Wave At Each Other? Cuttlefish Study Surprises Scientists
Scientists observed the sea creatures in a tank together, and found four waving patterns that appeared to be consistent: up, side, roll and crown.
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Elon Musk Explains Why He Wants To Colonise Mars: "Life On Earth Will Be Destroyed By..."
In an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk shared that as part of SpaceX's 'Occupy Mars mission', he aims to establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.
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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
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US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
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Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
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Fossil Of 113-Million-Year-Old 'Hell Ant' That Lived With Dinosaurs Discovered In Brazil
The fossil of a 113-million-year-old hell ant, believed to have lived among dinosaurs, has now become the oldest ant specimen known to science, according to a new study.
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Humans Lived In African Rainforests 1,50,000 Years Ago: Study
Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in
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Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
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Earth's Seasonal Rhythms Are Changing, Putting Species And Ecosystems At Risk
Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earths seasons.
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Nagaland University Researchers Identify Stingless Bee Species To Increase Crop Yield
Stingless bees are reported from North East India, Eastern India and Southern Indian States, with recent additions from North, Central and Western Indian states.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Chinese Scientists Discover Mysterious Bacteria On Tiangong Space Station
Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria on board the Tiangong Space Station.
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In A Major Discovery, 355-Million-Year-Old Fossil Footprints Found In Australia
The emergence of four-legged animals known as tetrapods was a key step in the evolution of many species today - including humans.
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Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Do Sea Creatures Wave At Each Other? Cuttlefish Study Surprises Scientists
Scientists observed the sea creatures in a tank together, and found four waving patterns that appeared to be consistent: up, side, roll and crown.
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Elon Musk Explains Why He Wants To Colonise Mars: "Life On Earth Will Be Destroyed By..."
In an interview with Fox News, Elon Musk shared that as part of SpaceX's 'Occupy Mars mission', he aims to establish a self-sustaining colony on the Red Planet.
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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
-
US Man Endures Over 200 Snakebites To Create The Ultimate Antivenom From His Blood
Antibodies found in Tim Friede's blood have now been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests.
-
Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
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Fossil Of 113-Million-Year-Old 'Hell Ant' That Lived With Dinosaurs Discovered In Brazil
The fossil of a 113-million-year-old hell ant, believed to have lived among dinosaurs, has now become the oldest ant specimen known to science, according to a new study.
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Humans Lived In African Rainforests 1,50,000 Years Ago: Study
Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don't yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in
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Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
