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Could radiation really be making Chernobyl’s wild dogs evolve? A new study suggests so!
Scientists are studying the DNA of feral dogs living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to understand …
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Kissing may have a surprising new origin, as per a new study!
Kissing rituals are remarkably diverse, and it’s clear that kissing is deeply woven into our social…
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What is the Y chromosome and what does its shrinkage mean for humans?
The Y chromosome, critical for male traits, has been shrinking over millions of years, raising ques…
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Planet of the Apes IRL, soon? Scientists say chimpanzees can speak like humans — they just need the right care
New research has suggested that chimpanzees could potentially learn to speak human words if given t…
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New Zealand’s native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental shifts
In forested areas, stoneflies mimic poisonous species to deter predators. However, deforestation le…
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Modern humans mated with Denisovans several times in history and it gave us some surprising superpowers!
Recent discoveries revealed that our ancestors interbred with Denisovans on at least three separate…
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Why can’t men breastfeed? Because they may spread germs, scientists say
Go to the lush rainforests of Malaysia, and a peculiar phenomenon can be observed: the Dayak fruit …
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Scientists have devised a robot that flies like a bird using real feathers — could this be the future of fighter jets?
Scientists have developed a robotic bird, PigeonBot II, that uses real pigeon feathers to mimic bir…
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Ancient humans bred horses to make them more "rideable" 4,200 years ago, study suggests
In fact, the analysis of 475 ancient horse genomes revealed that, around 4,200 years ago, many dome…
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A lot more animals are alcoholics than we thought! Here’s how they get their booze
Wild animals often consume fermented fruits, exposing them to natural alcohol. Some even benefit fr…
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Why are scientists growing mini “breasts” in the laboratory?
The way breasts work has been a subject of fascination for a very long time, and researchers are us…
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Javelin throw evolution: From an ancient hunting and warfare technique to a modern Olympic Sport
Neeraj Chopra's remarkable Olympic performances have made javelin throw a focal point for crores of…
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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth victorious, making huge gains in Elon Musk's plans to send humans to Mars
The Polaris missions are helping fast-track Elon Musk's Mars city, from testing spacesuits and a sp…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Hurricane Milton morphed into a Category 5 in 2 days. Take a look at the storm's rapid evolution from space.
Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified from a tropical storm with 35 mph to a Category 5 hurricane wi…
Jessica Orwig,Jenny McGrath
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Cats hate closed doors because they get FOMO, experts say
If you’ve ever lived with a cat, you know the drill: close a door, and within seconds, you’re treat…
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Just stating facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation: Study
Researchers found that among 152 college students exposed to misinformation, those who read an arti…
PTI
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Height differences between men and women might've stemmed from cultures prioritising well-being of one sex over the other
In North Central Europe, women exhibited a significantly shorter stature than men, despite having t…
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Mummified animals Napoleon's scientists brought back from Egypt sparked a pre-Darwinian debate about evolution
Mummified birds brought back from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt led to a debate about transformism, …
Jenny McGrath
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Scientists discovered a new dinosaur species, and it could reshape the history of T. rex's evolution
Old fossils dug up over 40 years ago were thought to belong to a T. rex, but new research suggests …