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Breaking the rules of evolution: Scientists discover surprising reemergence of once-lost biological traits

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Recent research on stick insects shows that genes associated with lost traits may be conserved across evolutionary timescales due to their multiple roles in biological processes, allowing for the potential reemergence of these traits. This study sheds light on the complex genetics of trait maintenance and reemergence, and points to broader implications for evolutionary biology. … Read more

Celestial spectacles: Discover June’s night sky wonders

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Celestial Spectacles Discover June's Night Sky Wonders

June is a fascinating month for stargazing enthusiasts, offering an array of celestial spectacles that are sure to delight observers. With the nights being the shortest in the Northern Hemisphere, the clear skies provide a perfect opportunity to witness some of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena. This month features a beautiful crescent moon, a prominent … Read more

Scientists discover a billion-year epic written about the chemistry of life

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Metabolism is the ‘beating heart of the cell’. New research from ELSI traces the history of metabolism from primordial Earth to modern times (from left to right). The history of compound discovery over time (white line) is cyclical and almost … Read more

Scientists discover what created Earth’s unbreakable continents

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The earth beneath our feet can feel solid, stable, and seemingly eternal. But the continents we call home are unique among our planetary neighbors, and their formation has long been a mystery to scientists. Now researchers think they may have uncovered a crucial piece of the puzzle: the role of ancient … Read more

Astronomers discover the largest planet-forming disk we’ve ever seen

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About 1,000 light-years from Earth lies a cosmic structure known as IRAS 23077+6707 (IRAS 23077), which resembles a giant butterfly. Ciprian T. Berghea, an astronomer at the US Naval Observatory, originally observed the structure in 2016 using the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System (Pan-STARRS). To the surprise of many, the structure has remained … Read more

Why gorillas have such small penises: Scientists discover the genetic mutation behind apes’ ‘modest’ 3.5cm sex organs – and it could explain why some men are infertile

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With a length of up to 1.80 meters and a weight of a whopping 200 kg, we can say with certainty that gorillas are among the most formidable creatures in the animal kingdom. But despite their impressive stature, male gorillas are missing from some area (stock image)

Male gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, averaging 1.1 inches Scientists have identified the genetic mutation responsible for this adaptation By Shivali Best for Mailonline Published: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 | Updated: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 With a length of up to 1.80 meters and a weight of a … Read more

Scientists discover the possible origin of the sun’s magnetic field, and it’s not where they thought it was

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Faint loops of plasma on the sun

Scientists have found the possible origin of the sun‘s magnetic field, and it’s not where they thought it was. The discovery, made using complex computer simulations, suggests that the Sun’s magnetic field arises from instabilities in the plasma in the outer layers of the Sun’s surface, rather than deep within the star, as researchers previously … Read more

Again, Einstein! Scientists discover where matter ‘falls’ into black holes

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A black ball in the center of the screen looks to be falling into a warped spacetime diagram.

Scientists have confirmed for the first time that the fabric of spacetime takes a “final plunge” at the edge of a black hole. The observation of this crashing region around black holes was made by astrophysicists at Oxford University Physics, and helps validate a key prediction of Albert Einstein’s 1915 theory of gravity: general relativity. … Read more

Beautiful and charming: physicists discover a new tetraquark

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Researchers recently revealed new insights into exotic subatomic particles and the strong force. Their work predicts the existence of a new tetraquark, consisting of beauty and charm quarks and two light anti-quarks, using computational methods. This discovery advances our understanding of quantum chromodynamics and the composition of visible matter. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A new study reveals … Read more

The 180-million-year-old secret of evolution: Scientists discover potential origin of the first ‘warm-blooded’ dinosaurs

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Recent research indicates that some dinosaurs may have evolved the ability to regulate their body temperature internally during the Early Jurassic period, allowing them to adapt to colder climates and survive environmental challenges. The artist’s impression shows a dromaeosaur, a type of feathered theropod, in the snow. This group of dinosaurs is popularly known as … Read more