Scientists investigating human and chimpanzee locomotion have uncovered unexpected similarities in the way the two species use their upper body during two-legged walking. …read more Source:: Science
Day: October 6, 2015
Ancient rocks record first evidence for photosynthesis that made oxygen
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•A new study shows that iron-bearing rocks that formed at the ocean floor 3.2 billion years ago carry unmistakable evidence of oxygen. The only logical source for that oxygen is …read more Source:: Science
Understanding others’ thoughts enables young kids to lie
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•Kids who are taught to reason about the mental states of others are more likely to use deception to win a reward, according to new research. …read more Source:: Science
Newly identified human ancestor was handy with tools
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Homo naledi, the ancient human ancestor whose fossils have been retrieved from a South African cave, may have been handy with tools and walked much like a …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Tiny ancient fossil from Spain shows birds flew over the heads of dinosaurs
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•A new discovery documents the intricate arrangement of the muscles and ligaments that controlled the main feathers of the wing of an ancient bird, supporting the notion that at least …read more Source:: Science
Pentagon sees decision soon on Russian rocket engine waiver
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Defense Department expects to decide “fairly soon” whether to issue a waiver to United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
New fossils intensify mystery of short-lived, toothy mammal found in ancient North Pacific
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•New fossils from the Aleutian Islands intensify the mystery surrounding a toothy, hippopotamus-sized mammal unique to the North Pacific. The oddball creature suction-fed shoreline vegetation, say paleontologists. The Unalaska Island …read more Source:: Science
The predator survives – but the ecosystem crashes
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•What do killer whales, polar bears and humans have in common? They are adaptable predators with the ability to select new prey when their favourite food is in low supply. …read more Source:: Science
Restoring vision with stem cells
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•Age-related macular degeneration could be treated by transplanting photoreceptors produced by the directed differentiation of stem cells, new research suggests. ARMD is a common eye problem caused by the loss …read more Source:: Science
Slow and fast, but not furious: Researchers trace how birds, fish go with the flow
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•Fish and birds, when moving in groups, could use two ‘gears’ — one slow and another fast — in ways that conserve energy, a team of researchers has concluded. Its …read more Source:: Science