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We Got Boosting Superpowers
And we’re ready to take on our responsibilities
Sílvia PM, PhD 🍂🏳️🌈
Jun 13
When did Homo sapiens arrive in Australia?
When did Homo sapiens arrive in Australia?
We retro-dated the arrival of Homo sapiens in Southeast Asia (and consequently in Australia) to at least 86,000 years ago.
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 10
The Fish That Choked On Ammonite
The Fish That Choked On Ammonite
And why it is significant for paleontology
PRASHANT YADAV
May 12
If I’m Not Getting a Living Dinosaur from Amber, Why Does It Matter?
If I’m Not Getting a Living Dinosaur from Amber, Why Does It Matter?
Amber’s significance extends beyond the dream of dinosaur DNA; it provides a window into ancient ecosystems, plant-insect interactions, and…
Katherine Bober
May 10
Was T. rex Smarter Than A Baboon?
Was T. rex Smarter Than A Baboon?
There are few questions that fascinate us as much as the behavior of these now-extinct giant creatures
Dr. Pine
May 3
Did Ants Gossip About Dinosaurs 100 Million Years Ago?
Did Ants Gossip About Dinosaurs 100 Million Years Ago?
Researchers discovered that 100-million-year-old ants had sensory organs similar to modern ants, suggesting advanced communication and…
Your Science Professor
Jun 19
The Armored Necks of Ancient Giraffoids: Evolution and Adaptation
The Armored Necks of Ancient Giraffoids: Evolution and Adaptation
An ancient relative of giraffes, named Discokeryx xiezhi, had a neck that could serve as both a defensive and offensive weapon, thanks to…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
Jun 17
Ancient DNA Sheds Light On How Trade and War Shaped Malaria’s Path
Ancient DNA Sheds Light On How Trade and War Shaped Malaria’s Path
Scientists have traced the 5,500-year history of malaria by analyzing ancient DNA, revealing how trade, warfare, and colonization spread…
Your Science Professor
Jun 12
The Tree of Life is Saturated with Perfume
The Tree of Life is Saturated with Perfume
It’s not to chatter in the manner of a palaver when we dutifully gather to take up the matter of Life.
A.S. Reisfield
Jun 9
The Science Professor is In!
The Science Professor is In!
Introducing myself
Your Science Professor
Jun 5
The Oldest Italian Mominin Didn’t Enjoy Good Health
The Oldest Italian Mominin Didn’t Enjoy Good Health
The oldest hominin in Italy, a Homo heidelbergensis adolescent, shows signs of bone pathology, revealing insights into the health…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
Jun 2
The Origin of Life? Thanks to Pantetheine
The Origin of Life? Thanks to Pantetheine
Scientists have synthesized pantetheine, a crucial molecule for cell metabolism, in a lab, suggesting its key role in early life formation…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
Jun 2
Of Seeds, Evolution, and Making a Difference
Of Seeds, Evolution, and Making a Difference
From the seeds my parents planted, and inspired by plant evolution, I’ve grown to live my passions and thrive beyond their wildest dreams
Sílvia PM, PhD 🍂🏳️🌈
May 29
Balhuticaris, or How I Faced Rejection Thanks With a Fossil Meme
Balhuticaris, or How I Faced Rejection Thanks With a Fossil Meme
Balhuticaris voltae, a Cambrian arthropod that faced rejection but became a viral sensation thanks to a fossil meme
Alejandro Izquierdo López, PhD
May 26
What Did Ancient Humans Eat Just Before the Advent of Agriculture?
What Did Ancient Humans Eat Just Before the Advent of Agriculture?
Pre-agricultural humans primarily consumed plants, challenging our understanding of pre-historic diets
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 24
Why Have Humans and Anthropomorphic Apes Lost Their Tails?
Why Have Humans and Anthropomorphic Apes Lost Their Tails?
The tail is considered a “third limb” in many primates, such as lemurs, yet in humans and anthropomorphic apes, the tail is either…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 24
Are Humans Born To Run?
Are Humans Born To Run?
A significant change occurred in human evolution around 2 million years ago
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 20
The Evolution of Photosynthesis
The Evolution of Photosynthesis
A look at the past and present of this special biological process and the things that have changed
PRASHANT YADAV
May 19
The Specialization of the Mammalian Forelimb Began During the Permian (298.9
The Specialization of the Mammalian Forelimb Began During the Permian (298.9
Mammalian forelimbs evolved from therapsids, showcasing remarkable diversity and specialization that enabled the exploitation of various…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 18
Did flowers or pollinators appear first?
Did flowers or pollinators appear first?
Since flowers and insects appeared at different times, the answer is not straightforward
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 17
What Happens To Whales After They Die?
What Happens To Whales After They Die?
Whales and marine animals undergo some interesting ecological and paleontological transformations that we can only understand through…
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 16
The Oldest (Presumed) Traces Of ‘Human’ Footwear Have Been Found On A South African Beach
The Oldest (Presumed) Traces Of ‘Human’ Footwear Have Been Found On A South African Beach
Ancient human footprints can tell us roughly when our species began to use footwear to protect their feet on hard and rough surfaces.
Mattia Papàro (Appesi a un Phylum)
May 14
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