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Western Europe's oldest human face discovered in Spain
The research team at the Atapuerca archaeological sites in Burgos, Spain, has just broken its own record by discovering, for the third time, the oldest human in Western Europe.
Paleontology & Fossils
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In Nigeria, tech workers and farmers bring AI to the fields
With a few taps on his phone, Dandam Nangor knows exactly what temperature his greenhouse is at, when to water his crops and even the pH of the soil.
Agriculture
20 hours ago
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Study finds chain-link fences reduce predator attacks on livestock
A predator's gotta eat, but sometimes what they eat harms people sharing the landscape, and that often leads to the carnivore's death.
Ecology
Mar 15, 2025
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Tobacco's hidden friendly side: How the controversial plant could be used for good
Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide every year, but imagine if it could be used to make medicine. The idea isn't unheard of—tobacco has been used as a herbal medicine in the past. But now, in the age of genetic engineering, ...
Agriculture
Mar 15, 2025
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Wombats are cute, furry marsupials—that shouldn't be picked up
Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia.
Ecology
Mar 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka counts nuisance wildlife in bid to protect crops
Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide census Saturday of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, in a bid to prepare countermeasures to protect crops, officials said.
Ecology
Mar 15, 2025
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Genomic study indicates our capacity for language emerged 135,000 years ago
It is a deep question, from deep in our history: when did human language as we know it emerge? A new survey of genomic evidence suggests our unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago. Subsequently, language ...
Evolution
Mar 14, 2025
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How a rapidly growing population of crocs has been impacting Australia's Northern Territories ecosystem
A team of marine biologists, environmental researchers and land management specialists affiliated with several institutions in Australia, working with a colleague from Canada, has conducted a study of the ecological impact ...
Melanosome patterns in Mesozoic mammals suggest they had dark, uniformly dull fur coloring
An international team of paleontologists, geoscientists and biologists has found via analysis of melanosome patterns in fossilized Mesozoic mammals, that they most likely had dark, uniformly dull fur coloring. In their paper ...
Tapuy rice wine fermentation yields possible anti-aging superfood
Filipino researchers have found a way to optimize the traditional procedure for making Philippine rice wine or "tapuy" to produce a potential superfood rich in anti-aging compounds and antioxidants.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Playing with dogs relieves stress in humans and canines alike, study shows
Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person's stress, a new study reports.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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Phage identification tool shortens the search for specific viruses to combat dangerous bacteria
A newly developed laboratory tool can, within hours, help to identify specific viruses which can be used to destroy variants of the dangerous pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Viruses of bacteria, known as bacteriophages, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Koalas in Queensland show unique immunity to deadly retrovirus
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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Threatened by warming waters, brook trout may be able to adapt to hotter weather
Brook trout may have a genetic trick up their scales when it comes to adapting, with limitations, to heat waves that threaten their existence. Scientists have known for years that brook trout—an iconic coldwater fish species ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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Wild barley genomics research paves the way for climate-resilient crops
An international team of scientists from Australia and China has unveiled the first chromosome-scale genome of a wild barley species. Their findings offer the potential for more sustainable agriculture and significant yield ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 14, 2025
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CeSPIACE: A broad spectrum peptide inhibitor against variable SARS-CoV-2 spikes
SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors. Blocking this interaction with inhibitors could prevent infection. Since these ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Scientists imitate a bacterium's eating habits to unravel common stomach bug
About two-thirds of us have it in our bodies, but for most people, the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori for short) never causes any symptoms. In others, it's a common cause of peptic ulcers, and in some cases it can ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 14, 2025
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Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing. Retention bans may help
Despite the fear they may inspire in humans, sharks have far more reason to fear us. Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction globally, mostly as a result of fishing.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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Cougar cubs spotted in Michigan wild for first time in more than 100 years
A Michigan resident in the western part of the Upper Peninsula recently discovered something not seen in Michigan for more than a century—cougar cubs in the wild.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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How plants could help power the green energy transition
Biological science is changing the way we harness and manage renewable energy, according to a new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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