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We cannot be certain, despite what many have contended, that the Universe began from a singularity. We can, however, break the illustration you see into the different eras based on properties the Universe had at those particular times.
Theories about how animals became multicellular are shifting as researchers find greater complexity in our single-celled ancestors.
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Octopus, squid and cuttlefish have strange, massive, distributed brains. What do they do with all that neural power? Dive into the ocean with marine biologist Roger Hanlon, who shares astonishing footage of the camouflaging abilities of cephalopods, which can change their skin color and texture in a flash. Learn how their smart skin, and their ability to deploy it in sophisticated ways, could be evidence of an alternative form of intelligence -- and how it could lead to breakthroughs in AI, fabrics, cosmetics and beyond.
In a remarkably short period of time, dogs have evolved specialized eye muscles that allow them to display their emotions to their human friends
Skyrocketing animal diversity a half-billion years ago was linked to spikes and dips in marine oxygen levels, according to a detailed geological study.
‘Homo luzonensis’ boasted an eclectic mix of features similar to those found in different species of hominins
A new genetic study traces the movement of one of the world’s most vital crops from Mexico to South America
“Campesinos” are driving the evolution of maize in North America
Perhaps the most startling discovery to come out of the study of life’s diversity and relatedness at the molecular level is the movement of genes across species lines - HGT. It turns out that HGT has been widespread and important.
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