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Ban the teaching of creationism in science lessons
TV presenter says private schools should not be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution
TV presenter says private schools should not be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution
Evolution
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 17, 2014, 11:49am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 17, 2014, 11:49am
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Volcanic mayhem drove major burst of evolution
The violent birth of a mega-continent, with huge volcanic eruptions, could help explain the rich diversity of animal life that exists today
The violent birth of a mega-continent, with huge volcanic eruptions, could help explain the rich diversity of animal life that exists today
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Mystery Solved: How Do Dolphins Swim So Fast?
Dolphins use their powerful tail to generate enough power to cut through the water at amazing speeds, a new study says.
Dolphins use their powerful tail to generate enough power to cut through the water at amazing speeds, a new study says.
Evolution
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014, 10:04am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014, 10:04am
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Our Fishy Ancestors Had Fins Made for Walking
One of the first fish to live on land moved by using its surprisingly robust rear fins, a new study says.
One of the first fish to live on land moved by using its surprisingly robust rear fins, a new study says.
Evolution
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Elephant shark takes record for slowest evolution
The weird-looking elephant shark has hardly changed its genome in 400 million years, making it the slowest-evolving vertebrate yet
The weird-looking elephant shark has hardly changed its genome in 400 million years, making it the slowest-evolving vertebrate yet
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Mantis shrimp's darting eyes ape the way primates see
Humans use rapid eye movements to lock on to new objects, and now it seems mantis shrimp do the same – a trait that could help them hunt
Humans use rapid eye movements to lock on to new objects, and now it seems mantis shrimp do the same – a trait that could help them hunt
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Disease resistance to antibiotics at tipping point, expert warns
Prof Jeremy Farrar says evolution of diseases will 'creep up on us insidiously' and begin to affect patients in UK
Prof Jeremy Farrar says evolution of diseases will 'creep up on us insidiously' and begin to affect patients in UK
Microbiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2014, 12:23pm
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Oldest Known Fossil of Flowering-Plant Sex Found in Amber
Amber that formed a hundred million years ago preserved a flower in the act of sexual reproduction.
Amber that formed a hundred million years ago preserved a flower in the act of sexual reproduction.
Evolution
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Creationism and evolution tackled head-on in science lessons
Are some science teachers failing their pupils by not confronting creationist arguments when they teach evolution?
Are some science teachers failing their pupils by not confronting creationist arguments when they teach evolution?
Evolution
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014, 8:46am
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ScienceShot: This Foreplay Trick Will Save Your Life (If You're a Spider)
Male spiders "shudder" before sex to avoid being eaten by their mates
Male spiders "shudder" before sex to avoid being eaten by their mates
Evolution
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 19, 2013, 9:15am
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Neanderthals had more empathy than previously understood
After 13 years studying a Neanderthal burial site, researchers say Neanderthals were more community-oriented and emphatic that previously understood
After 13 years studying a Neanderthal burial site, researchers say Neanderthals were more community-oriented and emphatic that previously understood
Evolution
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013, 11:56am
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Cat fossils found in China reveal early days of feline domestication
Discovery of the 5,300-year-old bones fills an enormous gap in experts' understanding of cat domestication, but the location is a surprise.Archaeologists in China have unearthed the first clear evidence of cats living among humans as semi-domesticated mousers about 5,300 years ago, a heretofore missing link in the history of the world's most popular pet, experts say.
Discovery of the 5,300-year-old bones fills an enormous gap in experts' understanding of cat domestication, but the location is a surprise.Archaeologists in China have unearthed the first clear evidence of cats living among humans as semi-domesticated mousers about 5,300 years ago, a heretofore missing link in the history of the world's most popular pet, experts say.
Evolution
Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2013, 10:03am
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First ever animals were made of jelly, not sponge
The finding that comb jellies might have been the earliest animal on the tree of life challenges our understanding of the early evolution on Earth
The finding that comb jellies might have been the earliest animal on the tree of life challenges our understanding of the early evolution on Earth
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 13, 2013, 9:37am
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Oldest human DNA reveals mysterious branch of evolution
400,000-year-old DNA sample may belong to a mysterious, extinct human ancestor
400,000-year-old DNA sample may belong to a mysterious, extinct human ancestor
Evolution
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 05, 2013, 8:04am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 05, 2013, 8:04am
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Bugs and Spiders Disguised as Poop, Leaves, and Each Other
Insects and spiders are masters of disguise, easily hiding in plain sight while pretending to be plants, dung, or one another.
Insects and spiders are masters of disguise, easily hiding in plain sight while pretending to be plants, dung, or one another.
Evolution
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 05, 2013, 8:04am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 05, 2013, 8:04am
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Losing their dino tail limited size of flightless birds
As birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs, they lost their tails and had to crouch for balance. This kept their legs and therefore their size small
As birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs, they lost their tails and had to crouch for balance. This kept their legs and therefore their size small
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 22, 2013, 7:45am
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Why Are Men's Noses Bigger Than Women's? Mystery Solved
Larger schnozzes are simply nature's way of fueling the lean muscle mass that men have in higher proportion than women, a new study says.
Larger schnozzes are simply nature's way of fueling the lean muscle mass that men have in higher proportion than women, a new study says.
Evolution
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:49am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 7:49am
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Did Ancient Climate Change Spur Penguin Evolution?
An ancient cooling spell in Antarctica may have helped spur penguins to diversify into the 18 species living today.
An ancient cooling spell in Antarctica may have helped spur penguins to diversify into the 18 species living today.
Evolution
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 13, 2013, 9:03am
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When Edible Plants Turn Their Defenses On Us
Fruits and vegetables are undeniably important to a healthful diet. But there's another side to some of these plants that, thankfully, most people never see: the tiny amounts of toxin within them. Lucky for us, healthy human bodies are remarkably good at filtering out toxins from everyday foods.
Fruits and vegetables are undeniably important to a healthful diet. But there's another side to some of these plants that, thankfully, most people never see: the tiny amounts of toxin within them. Lucky for us, healthy human bodies are remarkably good at filtering out toxins from everyday foods.
Single sex flowers differ by scent
Male and female flowers of the same plant advertise their different "rewards" by giving off different scents, scientists say.
Male and female flowers of the same plant advertise their different "rewards" by giving off different scents, scientists say.
Evolution
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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First venomous crustacean found
Experts have found the first venomous crustacean - a centipede-like creature that lives in underwater caves.
Experts have found the first venomous crustacean - a centipede-like creature that lives in underwater caves.
Evolution
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, 7:24am
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Fossil Find Points To A Streamlined Human Lineage
Conventional wisdom about early human evolution is that several species arose in Africa. But a skull found in the former Soviet state of Georgia could upend this idea. The discovery suggests that there may have been more variety in a single species than previously suspected.
Conventional wisdom about early human evolution is that several species arose in Africa. But a skull found in the former Soviet state of Georgia could upend this idea. The discovery suggests that there may have been more variety in a single species than previously suspected.
Texan creationism showdown may 'contaminate' textbook
If creationists in Texas get their way, students in the US could soon receive biology textbooks that falsely cast doubt on the scientific validity of evolution
If creationists in Texas get their way, students in the US could soon receive biology textbooks that falsely cast doubt on the scientific validity of evolution
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Earlier origin for flowering plants
Flowering plants may have originated more than 100 million years earlier than previously thought, scientists suggest.
Flowering plants may have originated more than 100 million years earlier than previously thought, scientists suggest.
Evolution
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Moth tongues, orchids and Darwin – the predictive power of evolution
It took nearly 150 years to prove that a suggestion by Charles Darwin in 1862 was correct
It took nearly 150 years to prove that a suggestion by Charles Darwin in 1862 was correct
Paleontology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 02, 2013, 7:55am
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Did Earth life come from Space? Tough algae suggests panspermia possibility
Team of researchers found new evidence that a terrestrial algae just might be able to survive the physical strains of space travel
Team of researchers found new evidence that a terrestrial algae just might be able to survive the physical strains of space travel
Evolution
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop
Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation.
Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation.
Evolution
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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DNA-grabbing bacteria hint at early phase of evolution
Microorganisms can scoop up bits of ancient DNA and build them into their own genomes. The first organisms may have done the same thing
Microorganisms can scoop up bits of ancient DNA and build them into their own genomes. The first organisms may have done the same thing
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 8:18am
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8 Beautiful, Improbable Bird-of-Paradise Courtship Rituals
Every now and then, Mother Nature does something so lovely and improbable as to make you wonder, "Did that really just happen? And how?" Such is the case with the courtship rituals of male Paradisaeidae, the bird-of-paradise family. Found only ...
Every now and then, Mother Nature does something so lovely and improbable as to make you wonder, "Did that really just happen? And how?" Such is the case with the courtship rituals of male Paradisaeidae, the bird-of-paradise family. Found only ...
Evolution
Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 25, 2013, 7:50am
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Dinosaur in a wind tunnel tests feathered flight
A life-sized, anatomically accurate model of a four-winged dinosaur supports the notion that feathers might not have evolved first for flight
A life-sized, anatomically accurate model of a four-winged dinosaur supports the notion that feathers might not have evolved first for flight
Evolution
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013, 7:46am
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