How did vertebrates first evolve jaws?
Five-hundred million years ago, it was relatively safe to go back in the water. That's because creatures of the deep had not yet evolved jaws. In a new pair of studies in eLife and Development, scientists reveal clues about the origin of this thrilli.....»»
Facial tumors evolve to coexist with Tasmanian devil populations, shows new study
Research led by the University of Tasmania has found that the deadly devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) responsible for wiping out two-thirds of the species over the last 30 years is evolving to coexist with devil populations......»»
Climate change could lead to "widespread chaos" for insect communities
New species continue to evolve the world over, as different groups of organisms separate and take divergent paths. What happens when you add climate change to the mix?.....»»
The world"s fish are shrinking as the climate warms. Researchers are trying to figure out why
Fish are the most diverse group of vertebrates, ranging from tiny gobies and zebrafish to gigantic tunas and whale sharks. They provide vital sustenance to billions of people worldwide via fisheries and aquaculture, and are critical parts of aquatic.....»»
China"s Yanliao Biota offers a new window into mammal evolution since the Triassic
China's Yanliao Biota, an assembly of fossils preserved in northeastern China dating from the Middle to Late Jurassic (174 to 145 million years ago), offers an important window into the evolution of vertebrates. With exceptional preservation of insec.....»»
Researchers develop universal MHC molecules that can be produced rapidly at scale
Class I major histocompatibility complex (MHC-I) proteins play an essential role in the immune system of all jawed vertebrates. The MHC-I displays peptide fragments of proteins from within the cell on the cell surface, "presenting" them to the immune.....»»
Sonic Superstars found great new ways to freshen up the classic 2D formula
Sonic Superstars' vast levels, Emerald Powers, and enjoyable boss fights show that Sega is making a concerted effort to evolve the 2D Sonic formula......»»
How ‘Diablo IV’ evolved into the darkest ‘Diablo’ yet
How one of the biggest franchises in gaming is leveraging design to evolve. The year is 1996. The biggest TV show is ER. The biggest website is AOL.com. And Independence Day will top Twister to win the box office.Read Full Story.....»»
tvOS 17 feature roundup: FaceTime, karaoke, Zoom, VPN, and more
Apple's old "hobby" Apple TV 4K continues to evolve with ever more useful refinements and features, only a few of which Apple mentioned at WWDC. Here's what's coming to tvOS 17.It might be the forgotten child in comparison to the iPhone, iPad, and Ap.....»»
In conversation with Tata"s Tejas Networks: a deep dive into 5G innovations and global telecom ambitions
As technologies continue to evolve, there is a rising need for quick and economical deployment of mobile and fixed broadband networks across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the existing urban-rural "digital divide," magnifying the ur.....»»
The world"s first flowers were pollinated by insects, says new study
Plants existed on Earth for hundreds of millions of years before the first flowers bloomed. But when flowering plants did evolve, more than 140 million years ago, they were a huge evolutionary success......»»
Google Bard AI Can Now Retrieve Images, And That"s Just The Start
Bard continues to evolve as Google innovates and expands its new AI generative search tools, now expanding into simple and complex prompt-based image gathering. Bard.....»»
The ancient seafaring fauna of Madagascar
Three hundred miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, Madagascar is a land of mystery. There is such a rich diversity of vertebrates found only on the island that is so unlike anything seen elsewhere in the world that any evolutionary biologist h.....»»
How butterflies conquered the world: A new "family tree" traces their 100-million-year journey across the globe
How old are butterflies, and where did they evolve? And perhaps more importantly, how and when did they reach the isolated continent of Australia?.....»»
Did life evolve more than once? Researchers are closing in on an answer
From its humble origin(s), life has infected the entire planet with endless beautiful forms. The genesis of life is the oldest biological event, so old that no clear evidence was left behind other than the existence of life itself. This leaves many q.....»»
A New Study Reveals the Traits That Speed Up Evolution
The first large-scale comparison of DNA mutation rates in 68 different vertebrate species gives insights into how quickly life can evolve......»»
Experts discuss the facts, and fiction, of Florida"s seaweed problem
Forget "Jaws." If you want a beach-themed scare this summer, look no further than the real-life horror show unfolding on the East Coast: a monstrous mass of seaweed the size of North America drifting toward the Florida coastline just as millions of C.....»»
Statistical physics reveals how languages evolve
Models based on the principles of statistical physics can provide useful insights into how languages change through contact between speakers of different languages. In particular, the analysis reveals how unusual linguistic forms are more likely to b.....»»
Earliest animal likely used chemical signaling to evolve into multicellular organism
The earliest animal likely used chemical signaling to evolve from a single cell to a multicellular organism, according to a study led by an Indiana University Bloomington scientist. The findings provide new information about how one of the biggest tr.....»»
Foxconn Industrial Internet expands as industrial adoption of GPT models accelerates
With the development of the digital economy, new forms of digital industries and business models continue to evolve. Therefore the demand for higher computing power, which is closely linked to digitalization, is also increasing......»»
Is technology-based intelligence more likely to evolve on land or in water?
A new paper published by Florida Tech astrobiologist Manasvi Lingam examines a core question: Is technology-based intelligence more likely to evolve on land or in water?.....»»