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πŸ™οΈπŸ¦Š Urban #wildlife like the #cockatoos in #Sydney and the #monkeys in #NewDelhi are learning similar bold strategies to find #food and communicate over traffic noise.

The global trend toward matching urban behaviors may leave species less equipped to survive in the wild. Researchers are studying these changes to better understand how human expansion reshapes animal #evolution.

πŸ‘‰ sciencealert.com/wild-animals-…

#cities #biology #conservation #nature #science #animals #ecology


🐦🌌 Engineers and biologists have found that #bird feathers act like specialized heat sinks that shed infrared radiation through the #atmosphere.

Species living in open #grasslands are especially effective at using this method to stay cool under the #sun. The finding could help researchers design new materials for passive cooling in human #buildings.

πŸ‘‰ sciencealert.com/bird-feathers…

#birds #physics #engineering #nature #science #biology #evolution #thermodynamics #ornithology #biomimicry


πŸ¦–πŸ§¬ Scientific American explains how PokΓ©mon designs and mechanics relate to real #biology and #paleontology.

The overview clarifies the difference between fictional #evolution and actual metamorphosis while showing real #fossils that inspired the characters.

πŸ‘‰ scientificamerican.com/article…

#pokemon #science #education #nature #museum #learning



🧬🦎 Scientists identified oxygen and hyaluronic acid as critical factors determining whether human tissue scars or regenerates.

The finding brings researchers closer to understanding how to activate regenerative growth in #mammals.

πŸ‘‰ scientificamerican.com/article…

#biology #science #health #medicine #evolution #research #anatomy


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ancient-origins.net/artifacts-…
#AncientOrigins #History #Archaeology #RomanEmpire #AncientRome #Artifacts #Archaeological #HumanOrigins #Evolution #Culture


πŸ™πŸ›‘οΈ Regenerating a lost limb takes several months which is a significant portion of an #octopus's one-year lifespan.

Scientists observed that males prioritize the safety of the hectocotylus to ensure they remain viable for breeding. This instinct helps them avoid spending a large part of their life waiting for a critical organ to regrow.

πŸ‘‰ zmescience.com/ecology/animals…

#marinebiology #science #evolution #animals #ocean #nature #biology #zoology #research #cephalopod


🐦🧩 #Pigeons rewarded for simple tasks do not settle into repetitive routines.

Instead, they constantly rotate their behavior to stay adaptable, a strategy researchers call the "edge of chaos." This built-in resistance to becoming machine-like helps the #birds adapt to changing environments.

πŸ‘‰ phys.org/news/2026-04-pigeons-…

#science #animals #research #biology #evolution #psychology #nature #uiowa


For Exchange server backend you definitely want to use #Evolution πŸ˜‰




🧬🧠 Jo Cameron did not realize her lack of pain was unusual until she was 65 years old.

Scientists discovered she has a mutation in the FAAH-OUT gene that also speeds up her wound healing and eliminates fear. The case may provide researchers with a roadmap for developing new non-addictive pain medications and #anxiety treatments.

πŸ‘‰ popularmechanics.com/science/h…

#science #biology #genetics #health #medicine #evolution #dna #research #discovery #neuroscience


πŸͺ±πŸŒŠ New #research indicates that our eyes developed from a midline light-sensing organ in a primitive sea creature.

While our ancestors lost their original paired eyes while living as stationary filter feeders, the need for movement eventually triggered the #evolution of the complex retinas we use today. This process also led to the formation of the pineal gland, which regulates sleep cycles in modern #vertebrates.

πŸ‘‰ independent.co.uk/news/science…

#science #biology #nature #marinebiology #history #genetics #zoology #neuroscience #education


πŸŒβ˜€οΈ #Bananas undergo a process called negative geotropism where the #fruit grows upward toward the sunlight rather than toward the ground.

This evolutionary trait allows the heavy fruit clusters to maintain balance while competing for light in the #rainforest canopy. Botanists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, note that this unique growth pattern is what gives the fruit its characteristic curve.

πŸ‘‰ discoverwildlife.com/plant-fac…

#botany #plants #biology #nature #science #agriculture #kewgardens #evolution #education




🐟✨ Organisms ranging from deep-sea #predators to #forest #insects produce light through internal chemical reactions. This trait evolved independently across many lineages to assist with hunting and communication in dark environments.

πŸ‘‰ ww2.kqed.org/science/2026/03/3…

#bioluminescence #biology #nature #science #ocean #deepsea #evolution #chemistry



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The April 2026 issue of Genome Biology and Evolution is now live, with our recent article on the genomics of Svalbard reindeer by Dussex et al. on the cover.

πŸ”— academic.oup.com/gbe/issue/18/…

πŸ“· Brage B. Hansen

This study is featured in GBE's new virtual collection on β€œConservation Genomics”:

πŸ”— academic.oup.com/gbe/pages/con…

#genome #evolution #congen #conservation



#NewZealand: #extinction not just caused by #humans but also #volcanic #eruptions sciencedaily.com/releases/2026… My take on #Darwin, #volcanoes and #evolution here nkozphoto.com/index.php/2025/0… #science #birds #ornithology #kakapo #wildlife #animals #climate


🐠🧠 #Fish use a behavior called the dorsal light response to keep their backs facing the light.

Researchers at #Osaka Metropolitan University found that a specific part of the fish #brain combines information from the #eyes and a light-sensing organ to help them stay balanced while #swimming.

πŸ‘‰ phys.org/news/2026-03-brain-ar…

#neuroscience #science #biology #nature #research #evolution #marinebiology #technology #tech


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A tiny hyrax and a mighty elephant share deep roots. Nature never stops surprising us. #WildlifeFacts #Evolution #RockHyrax #Elephant #WildlifeScience #Evolution #Afrotheria #AfricanWildlife #AnimalKingdom #NatureFacts #Biodiversity
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A tiny hyrax and a mighty elephant share deep roots. Nature never stops surprising us. #WildlifeFacts #Evolution #RockHyrax #Elephant #WildlifeScience #Evolution #Afrotheria #AfricanWildlife #AnimalKingdom #NatureFacts #Biodiversity
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A tiny hyrax and a mighty elephant share deep roots. Nature never stops surprising us. #WildlifeFacts #Evolution #RockHyrax #Elephant #WildlifeScience #Evolution #Afrotheria #AfricanWildlife #AnimalKingdom #NatureFacts #Biodiversity
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🧠🦴 #UCL Professor of #Zoology Max Telford explains the evolutionary logic behind our body parts. By comparing human traits to those of other #mammals, researchers can better understand how specific features help a species survive and reproduce.

πŸ‘‰ independent.co.uk/news/science…

πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈβœ¨ Close ups of the human eye thekidshouldseethis.com/post/h…

#biology #evolution #science #humans #research #anatomy #education #nature #primates





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This week's #NewBooks at the library: An eclectic trio!
- Just in time for my review of The Wake of HMS Challenger, I found a second-hand copy of At Sea with the Scientifics from the University of Hawaii Press, which collects Joseph Matkin's letters home.
- Look what you made me do, Jordan Sorcery! I tracked down a very affordable copy of Jack Yeovil's Krokodil Tears in his Dark Future series.
- One more book from my employer's January sale: #Chimpanzees and Human Evolution from Belknap Press.

#Books #BookReview #Bookstodon #HistoryOfScience #ScienceHistory #HistSci #Oceans #Oceanography #Warhammer #Primatology #Evolution #Anthropology #Scicomm



πŸ§ β„οΈ Why does peppermint feel cold even when it isn't? Researchers have identified the specific protein receptor that sends "cold" signals to your #brain.

The #discovery explains how our bodies sense the #environment and why certain #chemicals can trick our nerves into feeling a frostiness that isn't actually there.

πŸ‘‰ scientificamerican.com/article…

πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈβœ¨ What are the ingredients in toothpaste? seethis.tv/post/toothpaste-ing…

#neuroscience #biology #health #science #chemistry #nature #research #physics #evolution


πŸ§¬πŸ”¬ We often think of #cloning as making a perfect carbon copy, but new #research shows it's much more complicated.

Scientists found that cloned #animals experience rapid changes in how their #genes are expressed, leading to #health issues that aren't present in naturally born animals.

πŸ‘‰ newscientist.com/article/25207…

πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈβœ¨ How does the Oregon Zoo care for its geriatric animals? seethis.tv/post/oregon-zoo-ger…

#genetics #biology #science #epigenetics #dna #biotech #ethics #nature #evolution


πŸ¦ŠπŸ› In the forests of #Madagascar, #lemurs have learned to use #millipedes as a specialized form of #medicine.

By gently biting the #insects, the #primates trigger the release of defensive #chemicals that act as a potent repellent against #malaria-carrying #mosquitoes. The lemurs rub the secretions into their fur and even ingest small amounts to treat internal parasites. The toxins cause a brief, trancelike state.

πŸ‘‰ discoverwildlife.com/tv/lemurs…

#wildlife #nature #science #biology #chemistry #evolution #BBC #animals



πŸͺ³πŸͺ΅ In a unique display of partnership, wood-feeding #cockroaches in #Japan participate in mutual wing-eating after they mate.

These #insects form lifelong monogamous pairs and help each other survive while raising young inside rotting logs.

πŸ‘‰ zmescience.com/science/news-sc…

#entomology #science #evolution #nature #biology #animals #research #ecology


No more fancy #threads maybe we should all become #crooners
psypost.org/global-experiment-… #darwin #science #evolution #wildlife #animals




πŸ¦ŸπŸ›‘ We've known for a long time that female #mosquitoes stop hunting once they've had their fill of blood, but where does that "off switch" live? New #research explains that it isn't in the #brain – it's in special cells in the mosquito's rectum.

πŸ‘‰ sciencenews.org/article/mosqui…

#science #neuroscience #biology #health #nature #insects #evolution


πŸ¦ˆπŸ”¬ If you were asked to describe a #shark, you’d probably mention a dorsal fin, gills, and a #skeleton made of cartilage. But as this deep dive explains, defining exactly what makes a shark a shark is one of #biology's trickiest challenges.

πŸ‘‰ popularmechanics.com/science/a…

#sharks #marinebiology #science #evolution #taxonomy #oceanlife #biology #education #nature #paleontology


I discovered three new geckos in Cambodia – and that’s not all

The vast majority of karsts are not protected, and the demand for cement is huge. This is not specific to Cambodia – it’s a global problem and the threat is imminent.

#nature #biodiversity #cement #karst #cave #guano #bats #gecko #cambodia #evolution

Very interesting article about how #species are discovered , classified and documented.

theguardian.com/environment/20…


πŸ¦†πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί If laying #eggs and sensing #electricity weren't enough, the #platypus has now been found to have hollow fur. Researchers discovered that the pigment-holding structures in their hair are filled with air – a trait seen only in bird feathers until now.

πŸ‘‰ sciencenews.org/article/platyp…

#biology #science #nature #evolution #australia #wildlife #birds #marinelife #discovery #microscopy #research



🌱🌊 Long before the first tree sprouted, #Earth’s green life began as tiny #algae in the sea. The Conversation explains the 500-million-year transition from water to land, detailing how early #plants like mosses paved the way for the oxygen-rich world we live in now.

πŸ‘‰ theconversation.com/what-was-t…

#botany #evolution #science #nature #biology #earthscience #history



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