Doubts cast over exploding dinosaur hypothesis
The pregnant ichthyosaur female from Holzmaden (Germany) that perished 182 million years ago has
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Protein pores help us sense hot temperatures
The winter sun feels welcome, but not so the summer sunburn, thanks to proteins on the
Scientists developing salt-resistant rice
Scientists are developing a salt-resistant rice variety after a huge tsunami last year hit paddy
Genes only partially affect intelligence levels
Genetic factors only partially affect our lifelong intelligence levels, while environmental
Plant found with built-in drought alarm
A signal found in plants could act as a drought alarm, allowing them to adapt to such extreme
Predators too prefer food with nutritional value
Predators can also be quite finicky about food, preferring that which offers high nutritional value
Found! Cells that drive brain’s adaptability
Glia cells, derived from the Greek word for glue, hold the brain’s neurons (cells) together and
Great apes make much more sophisticated decisions than assumed
Chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas and bonobos make more sophisticated decisions than was previously
Chimps warn their unaware friends about danger
A new study has found that chimpanzees are more likely to alarm call to a snake in the presence of
Cancer-causing chemical found in peanuts, cooking oil
Food safety regulators in a Chinese province have detected carcinogenic substance Aflatoxin in peanuts