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How did plants first evolve into all different shapes and sizes? We mapped a billion years of plant history to find out

Plants range from simple seaweeds and single-celled pond scum, through to mosses, ferns and huge trees. Paleontologists like us have long debated exactly how this diverse range of shapes and sizes emerged, and whether plants emerged from algae into m.....»»

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How web hosting affects SEO

Find the right web hosting solution can be a huge boost for your business......»»

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The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations mine just a fraction of e-waste, leaving $60 billion a year in critical metals wasting away in boxes and drawers. But in West Africa, a dangerous recycling work is thriving......»»

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We love the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, and they’re only $200 today!

We gave top marks to the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones when we reviewed them a few years ago, and today they’re only $200 on Amazon!.....»»

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New Max movies: all of the new films to stream in November 2024

Find out what new Max movies are coming to Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming titan in December......»»

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Researchers highlight cultural importance of plants for people in Borneo

Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is revealed in a new biocultural database developed by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), showin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 39 min. ago

Stomata study provides new insights in plant response to high temperatures and drought

We are increasingly confronted with the impacts of climate change, with failed harvests being only one example. Addressing these challenges requires multifaceted approaches, including making plants more resilient......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

Fishy fossil find points to possible polar bear ancestry for Scottish bears

New analysis of ancient bones and fossils found in a Highland cave has revealed them to be "fishier than the average bear" and could even suggest polar bears once roamed Scotland......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

How did they make it? New insights into the production of the Nebra Sky Disc

The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the UNESCO "Memory of the World" register since 2013. It can be considered one of the best-researched archaeological objects, but.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

Presidential term limits help protect democracy—long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion wa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

Case study suggests expanded opportunities drew people to mega settlements and spurred innovation 6,000 years ago

The U.N.'s Human Development Index provides new explanations for the success of Europe's first mega settlements......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

Genetic factors in woodland strawberries promote cold tolerance

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late spring can be detrimental to strawberries in the bed. Wild species, on the other hand, are often more resilient......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 58 min. ago

It’s Black Friday, and here are the best shopping deals we could find

Beat the crowds with our list of cool stuff to buy—updated throughout the weekend. The leaves have turned, the turkey has been eaten, the parades are over, and the football has.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Fossilized footprints reveal two extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago

Human footprints stir the imagination. They invite you to follow, to guess what someone was doing and where they were going. Fossilized footprints preserved in rock do the same—they record instances in the lives of many different extinct organisms,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

Chemists find alkyl groups are electron-withdrawing, challenging a century-old belief

Scientists are calling for changes to chemistry textbooks after discovering a fundamental aspect of structural organic chemistry has been incorrectly described for almost 100 years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

15 years ago, one of the best (and bleakest) postapocalyptic movies ever made drove away audiences

The cinematic adaptation of The Road turns 15 this month, and we're examining whether its bleak tone makes it too difficult to watch again......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

ECOVACS top deal gets you $370 off a robot vacuum and all-in-one docking station

Among the bunches of Black Friday deals available, this ECOVACS top deal is the one you should be shopping if nothing else. Come find out what it is......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 29th, 2024

A fossil first: Scientists find 1.5-million-year-old footprints of two different species of human ancestors at same spot

More than a million years ago, on a hot savanna teeming with wildlife near the shore of what would someday become Lake Turkana in Kenya, two completely different species of hominins may have passed each other as they scavenged for food......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Researchers find a possible solution to the cosmic ray muon puzzle

Scientists have a problem with cosmic rays—they produce too many muons at the Earth's surface. Cascades of muons are byproducts of high-energy cosmic rays as they collide with nuclei in the upper atmosphere, and scientists see more muons at Earth's.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

Where to watch the 2024 National Dog Show

The 2024 National Dog Show will feature 1,940 dogs competing for the title of Best in Show. Find out how to where a live stream of the event......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024

5 great Hulu movies to watch on Thanksgiving

You won't find any turkeys among the five great Hulu movies that you need to watch on Thanksgiving......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 28th, 2024