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.....»»
Re-analysis of a fossil finds it’s from the earliest vertebrate branch
A group of organisms called yunnanozoans had gills, precursor to jaws. Enlarge / Yes, those are gills on this Cambrian animal. (credit: Dinghua Yang) Because we're a member of the group, it's easy to see vertebrates as the pin.....»»
Study reveals yunnanozoans as the oldest known stem vertebrates
Scientists have long puzzled over the gap in the fossil record that would explain the evolution from invertebrates to vertebrates. Vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and humans, share unique features, such as a backb.....»»
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.....»»
Concept: An iOS 16-inspired Android lockscreen for Pixel with Material You and depth
Android 12’s double-line clock is one of Google’s most notable expressions of Material You. Following iOS 16’s big emphasis, one concept design imagines how the Android and Pixel lockscreen could evolve with the addition of depth. more… T.....»»
Octopus brain and human brain share the same "jumping genes"
The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are unique among invertebrates. So much so that in some ways it has more in common with vertebrates than with invertebrates. The neural and cognitive.....»»
We helped track 77 species for up to 60 years to try to reveal the secrets of long life. Some don"t seem to age at all
Ever wondered about the secret to a long life? Perhaps understanding the lifespans of other animals with backbones (or "vertebrates") might help us unlock this mystery......»»
Researchers chart progress in architected materials that respond to external stimuli
Recent advances in pre-programmed architected materials could enable new functions that can evolve in response to their environments or external stimuli, according to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers......»»
Tim Cook says "stay tuned" to see how Apple will evolve AR with humanity
Apple CEO Tim Cook has repeated how excited he is by AR, but now also emphasized how the company is working to make products that put "humanity at the center of it."Tim Cook has regularly spoken about being excited over AR and what it can offer, with.....»»
Genetic mutations enable efficient evolution of tuberculosis-causing bacteria
Researchers have identified how the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) can evolve rapidly in response to new environments, according to a study published today in eLife......»»
Breakthrough in quest to control light to evolve next generation of quantum sensing and computing
Scientists have made a pivotal new breakthrough in the quest to control light to evolve the next generation of quantum sensing and computing......»»
Exploring formation of ultra-massive carbon-oxygen white dwarfs
White dwarf stars (WDs) are the most numerous members of the stellar graveyard. It is widely accepted that more than 97% of the stars in the universe will evolve into WDs. These numerous objects are considered a powerful tool to understand the format.....»»
How financial institutions are improving customer experience with fraud prevention measures
Fraud is a persistent threat, and there’s no end in sight as the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve and the use of online payment platforms increases. According to one recent study, e-commerce merchants, consumers and financial service provid.....»»
Studying E.coli demonstrates how mutualism and cooperative behavior shape species
Bacteria, not unlike humans, can take up more resources than necessary. When this happens, synthesized byproducts can leak into the environment, which allows other nearby bacteria to evolve cooperative behaviors—such as using the byproducts as nutr.....»»
ZITADEL raises $2.5 million to enhance its open-source identity management platform
ZITADEL announces $2.5M in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. The funding will help ZITADEL provide developers with a much-needed open-source alternative for their identity management needs and evolve its solution, scale sales growth, and nu.....»»
Uncovering an evolutionary process that enabled diversity of plant life on Earth
About 1.2 billion years ago a blue-green bacterium was engulfed by a more complex cell, transforming our planet and allowing a tremendous diversity of plant life to emerge and continue to evolve......»»
Optiv CRS protects mission-critical assets and enhances recovery
As organizations grow and evolve, so does the threat of cyberattacks. This creates the need to readily identify and protect critical security assets as part of an effective cyber strategy. To help clients strengthen their resiliency in this area, Opt.....»»
New study deepens understanding of how animals see, and what colors
Gathering vision data for hundreds of vertebrates and invertebrates, U of A biologists have deepened scientists' understanding of animal vision, including the colors they see......»»
There"s a fascinating new clue to the giant megalodon"s extinction
One of the most striking fossils around today are the teeth and reconstructed jaws of the megalodon.The jaws of the extinct shark are so big, one or two people can stand inside them. They're relics of a dominant predator that thrived some 20 million.....»»
Eseye Infinity empowers customers to scale and evolve their IoT deployment
Eseye launched its next generation ‘mission control’ IoT connectivity platform, Infinity. The Eseye Infinity IoT Platform delivers a single, customisable and scalable network for both today’s and tomorrow’s global IoT deployme.....»»
When does resistance to toxins evolve in animals?
Does a snake die when it bites its lip? Why will a mongoose survive a scorpion's sting, but we humans perish? These questions occupied the minds of toxin-enthusiasts and Master's students in Biology Jory van Thiel and Roel Wouters. They collected inf.....»»