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George Schaller's Grand Plan to Save the Marco Polo Sheep
"Obviously humans are evolution’s greatest mistake," says George Schaller.
"Obviously humans are evolution’s greatest mistake," says George Schaller.
Evolution
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 22, 2008, 8:16am
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Feb 22, 2008, 8:16am
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Science Standards Will Call Evolution 'Scientific Theory'
First Time Word Evolution Has Been Included in School Standards
First Time Word Evolution Has Been Included in School Standards
Science Politics
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Revealed: Secrets of the Camouflage Masters
After decades of dives, a scientist offers a theory to explain the spectacular deceptions of cephalopods.
After decades of dives, a scientist offers a theory to explain the spectacular deceptions of cephalopods.
Polar creatures squeaked through last ice age
The creatures living in Antarctic oceans are accustomed to being cold. But even they barely survived the extra-frigid temperatures of the last ice age, a new study suggests.
The creatures living in Antarctic oceans are accustomed to being cold. But even they barely survived the extra-frigid temperatures of the last ice age, a new study suggests.
Evolution
Source: Nature
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Superorganism as Window Into Complexity and Evolution
Should a beehive be viewed as a collection of individual organisms, or a single organism unto itself? Or both?
Should a beehive be viewed as a collection of individual organisms, or a single organism unto itself? Or both?
Complexity Theory Takes Evolution to Another Level
One hundred and ninety-nine years after Charles Darwin was born, and 149 years after he published On the Origin of Species, some scientists say that the theory of evolution is due for a revision.
One hundred and ninety-nine years after Charles Darwin was born, and 149 years after he published On the Origin of Species, some scientists say that the theory of evolution is due for a revision.
Evolution
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:25am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:25am
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Scientist Says Worm Has Evolved to Eat Killer Crop
Evolution may be more powerful than genetic engineering.
Evolution may be more powerful than genetic engineering.
Evolution
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:25am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:25am
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Earliest bats did not 'see' with sound
The earliest fossil bat yet found suggests that the species' trademark echolocation had yet to evolve.
The earliest fossil bat yet found suggests that the species' trademark echolocation had yet to evolve.
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:24am
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Dogs may have evolved from wolves within one human generation
Traditionally, the experts studying the evolution of modern dogs believed that domestication was a conscious effort of humans. The theory was that ancient people took wolf pups from their dens, adopted them, fed them, trained and tamed them.
Traditionally, the experts studying the evolution of modern dogs believed that domestication was a conscious effort of humans. The theory was that ancient people took wolf pups from their dens, adopted them, fed them, trained and tamed them.
Dartmouth researchers find the root of the evolutionary emergence of vertebrates 
Dartmouth College researchers and colleagues from the University of Bristol in the U.K. have traced the beginnings of complex life, i.e. vertebrates, to microRNA. The researchers argue that the evolution of microRNAs, which regulate gene expression, are behind the origin of early vertebrates.
Dartmouth College researchers and colleagues from the University of Bristol in the U.K. have traced the beginnings of complex life, i.e. vertebrates, to microRNA. The researchers argue that the evolution of microRNAs, which regulate gene expression, are behind the origin of early vertebrates.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:19am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:19am
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Evolving complexity out of 'junk DNA'
The study, published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, claims to have solved this scientific riddle by analysing the genomics of primitive living fishes such as sharks and lampreys and their spineless relatives, such as the sea squirts.
The study, published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, claims to have solved this scientific riddle by analysing the genomics of primitive living fishes such as sharks and lampreys and their spineless relatives, such as the sea squirts.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:18am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008, 8:18am
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How Writing Changed the World
Humans had been speaking for a couple hundred thousand years before they got the inspiration or nerve to mark their ideas down for posterity.
Humans had been speaking for a couple hundred thousand years before they got the inspiration or nerve to mark their ideas down for posterity.
Evolution
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:42am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Monday, Feb 11, 2008, 9:42am
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Study Links Population to Intersex Fish
A form of intersex fish, which have both male and female traits, were found more often by researchers in areas with more farming and population density, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
A form of intersex fish, which have both male and female traits, were found more often by researchers in areas with more farming and population density, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Evolution
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Why We Love the Sweet Life
Love honey, sugar cane, molasses and corn syrup? Blame our primate heritage.
Love honey, sugar cane, molasses and corn syrup? Blame our primate heritage.
Evolution
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Barnacles go to great lengths to mate
Compelled to mate, yet firmly attached to the rock, barnacles have evolved the longest penis of any animal for their size - up to 8 times their body length - so they can find and fertilize distant neighbours.
Compelled to mate, yet firmly attached to the rock, barnacles have evolved the longest penis of any animal for their size - up to 8 times their body length - so they can find and fertilize distant neighbours.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 07, 2008, 9:59am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 07, 2008, 9:59am
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Avian origins: new analysis confirms ancient beginnings
Did modern birds originate around the time of the dinosaurs' demise, or have they been around far longer"
Did modern birds originate around the time of the dinosaurs' demise, or have they been around far longer"
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008, 9:49am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008, 9:49am
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Team Uncovers New Evidence of Recent Human Evolution
Adaptation to disparate environments resulted in mutations related to obesity, diabetes
Adaptation to disparate environments resulted in mutations related to obesity, diabetes
Evolution
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Baboon dads have surprising influence on daughters' fitness
Polygamous baboon fathers get more grandchildren if they spend a little time with their children during their juvenile years, according to research directed by scientists at Duke and Princeton universities.
Polygamous baboon fathers get more grandchildren if they spend a little time with their children during their juvenile years, according to research directed by scientists at Duke and Princeton universities.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Did Life Evolve in Ice?
Funky properties of frozen water may have made life possible.
Funky properties of frozen water may have made life possible.
Evolution
Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 04, 2008, 3:56pm
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Source: Discover Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 04, 2008, 3:56pm
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Languages divide, then bloom
Languages show periodic bursts of evolution, in which many new words blossom, according to new research that treats linguistic evolution like its biological counterpart. The research suggests that new words evolve slowly most of the time, but with spurts of diversification when two languages divide.
Languages show periodic bursts of evolution, in which many new words blossom, according to new research that treats linguistic evolution like its biological counterpart. The research suggests that new words evolve slowly most of the time, but with spurts of diversification when two languages divide.
Rats might hold clues to ancient migration
Research into the common rat has revealed how people and certain diseases migrated around the ancient world, Australian scientists said on Friday.
Research into the common rat has revealed how people and certain diseases migrated around the ancient world, Australian scientists said on Friday.
Evolution
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:20am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Feb 01, 2008, 9:20am
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Human behaviour: Killer instincts
What can evolution say about why humans kill — and about why we do so less than we used to?
What can evolution say about why humans kill — and about why we do so less than we used to?
Animal Behavior
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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In nature -- and maybe the corner office -- scientists find that generalists can thrive
The assignment of duties in a single cell, ocean life or even a small business does not have to be defined by a division of labor where every individual has a specific role, according to biologists at Ohio State University.
The assignment of duties in a single cell, ocean life or even a small business does not have to be defined by a division of labor where every individual has a specific role, according to biologists at Ohio State University.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 31, 2008, 11:28am
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Why Humans Aren't Chimps: We Eat Better
Why did humans and chimpanzees diverge so sharply on the primate family tree?
Why did humans and chimpanzees diverge so sharply on the primate family tree?
Evolution
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008, 12:10pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008, 12:10pm
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Lessons from evolution applied to national security and other threats
Could lessons learned from Mother Nature help airport security screening checkpoints better protect us from terror threats?
Could lessons learned from Mother Nature help airport security screening checkpoints better protect us from terror threats?
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:41pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:41pm
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A difficult youth is a good thing for a fish
A tough early life turns out to be a good thing for a fish, according to scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
A tough early life turns out to be a good thing for a fish, according to scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:41pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:41pm
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Evolutionary battle scars' identify enhanced antiviral activity
Rapid evolution of a protein produced by an immunity gene is associated with increased antiviral activity in humans, a finding that suggests evolutionary biology and virology together can accelerate the discovery of viral-defense mechanisms, according to researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.
Rapid evolution of a protein produced by an immunity gene is associated with increased antiviral activity in humans, a finding that suggests evolutionary biology and virology together can accelerate the discovery of viral-defense mechanisms, according to researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:14am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:14am
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Scientists Look At Those In Evolutionary Race Who Don't Make It 'Out Of The Gate'
In the race of evolution, scientists until now have only looked at winners and losers. Now, they've come up with a way to look at the contenders who never made it out of the gate.
In the race of evolution, scientists until now have only looked at winners and losers. Now, they've come up with a way to look at the contenders who never made it out of the gate.
Evolution
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Cellular memory hints at the origins of intelligence
Learning and memory — abilities associated with a brain or, at the very least, neuronal activity — have been observed in protoplasmic slime, a unicellular organism with multiple nuclei.
Learning and memory — abilities associated with a brain or, at the very least, neuronal activity — have been observed in protoplasmic slime, a unicellular organism with multiple nuclei.
Evolution
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:48am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:48am
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