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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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PS Plus Monthly Free Games for December Include It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem
Sony has announced the slate of monthly games joining PlayStation Plus in December. Next month’s free titles are led by co-op adventure game It Takes Two, where players take control of an estranged couple stuck in a “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” situation. Other games joining PS Plus in December include real-time tactics title Aliens: Dark Desce...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
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Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
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Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Seeking Injunction on Palworld, JPY 5 Million Each in Damages from Pocketpair
Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared details from the patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in September, shedding light on the plaintiffs’ demands. The two companies are seeking an injunction on Palworld, a survival game with monsters that bear alleged similarities to the creatures from the Poké...
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Viral Video Showing Sushi That 'Crawls' Gets 100 Million Views, Internet Wants It Deleted
A viral AI-generated clip showing a creature that 'evolves' from an arrangement of sushi has made many users uncomfortable.
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Mysterious Alien-Like Creature Washes Up On Australian Beach, It Turns Out To Be...
As news of the discovery spread, locals and marine enthusiasts began offering theories about the origin and identity of the mysterious find.
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Scientists Plan To Recreate Extinct Creatures Like Dinosaurs As Robots
Researchers hope these robotic recreations will enhance our understanding of the natural world and evolutionary history.
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Meet Quaestio Simpsonorum: The Oldest Asymmetrical Animal Found in Australia
A recent study has identified Quaestio simpsonorum, a 555-million-year-old asymmetrical animal found in Australia’s Nilpena Ediacara National Park. This creature, which moved like a primitive vacuum cleaner, featured a unique backward question-mark shape on its back, representing a significant evolutionary development. Fossilised tracks suggest i...
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Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Car-Sized Insect That Roamed Earth 340 Million Years Ago
Despite its massive size, the creature's diet was likely just vegetation from the forests it lived in.
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Head of Prehistoric Car-Size Millipede Finally Discovered, Sheds Light on Unsolved Evolutionary Link
The first fossilised head of Arthropleura, a prehistoric millipede-like creature, has been unearthed. This car-sized arthropod lived 346 to 290 million years ago. The discovery of its head helps solve a long-standing evolutionary mystery regarding its relationship with modern arthropods like millipedes and centipedes. The fossil reveals Arthropleur...
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10 Popular Safari Destinations In India You Must Visit If You Love Wildlife
Safaris in India: There's nothing quite like the thrill of immersing yourself in the natural habitat of majestic creatures and attempting to catch a glimpse of them.
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Although hunting or consuming sea turtles is prohibited under the Philippines' environmental protection laws, these marine creatures continue to be consumed in some communities where they are considered a traditional delicacy.
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PS Plus Monthly Free Games for December Include It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem
Sony has announced the slate of monthly games joining PlayStation Plus in December. Next month’s free titles are led by co-op adventure game It Takes Two, where players take control of an estranged couple stuck in a “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” situation. Other games joining PS Plus in December include real-time tactics title Aliens: Dark Desce...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
-
Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
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This Creature Could Take Over Earth If Humanity Disappears, Scientists Warn
As humanity faces existential threats, scientists have speculated which species could rise to dominance in the event of human extinction.
-
Nintendo, The Pokémon Company Seeking Injunction on Palworld, JPY 5 Million Each in Damages from Pocketpair
Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared details from the patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company in September, shedding light on the plaintiffs’ demands. The two companies are seeking an injunction on Palworld, a survival game with monsters that bear alleged similarities to the creatures from the Poké...
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Viral Video Showing Sushi That 'Crawls' Gets 100 Million Views, Internet Wants It Deleted
A viral AI-generated clip showing a creature that 'evolves' from an arrangement of sushi has made many users uncomfortable.
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Mysterious Alien-Like Creature Washes Up On Australian Beach, It Turns Out To Be...
As news of the discovery spread, locals and marine enthusiasts began offering theories about the origin and identity of the mysterious find.
-
Scientists Plan To Recreate Extinct Creatures Like Dinosaurs As Robots
Researchers hope these robotic recreations will enhance our understanding of the natural world and evolutionary history.
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Meet Quaestio Simpsonorum: The Oldest Asymmetrical Animal Found in Australia
A recent study has identified Quaestio simpsonorum, a 555-million-year-old asymmetrical animal found in Australia’s Nilpena Ediacara National Park. This creature, which moved like a primitive vacuum cleaner, featured a unique backward question-mark shape on its back, representing a significant evolutionary development. Fossilised tracks suggest i...
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Scientists Reconstruct Face Of Car-Sized Insect That Roamed Earth 340 Million Years Ago
Despite its massive size, the creature's diet was likely just vegetation from the forests it lived in.
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Head of Prehistoric Car-Size Millipede Finally Discovered, Sheds Light on Unsolved Evolutionary Link
The first fossilised head of Arthropleura, a prehistoric millipede-like creature, has been unearthed. This car-sized arthropod lived 346 to 290 million years ago. The discovery of its head helps solve a long-standing evolutionary mystery regarding its relationship with modern arthropods like millipedes and centipedes. The fossil reveals Arthropleur...
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10 Popular Safari Destinations In India You Must Visit If You Love Wildlife
Safaris in India: There's nothing quite like the thrill of immersing yourself in the natural habitat of majestic creatures and attempting to catch a glimpse of them.
