Scientists believe human sub-species might still be living on an Indonesian island
The Earth is a treasure trove of unexplored marvels, and amidst its hidden mysteries lies the possibility of an ancient hominin species
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 8
Revolutionary 'Theory of Everything' connects physics, chemistry, biology and evolution
Not only does this theory promise fresh insights into the very fabric of life, but it's also the key to the quest for extraterrestrial life
JJ Shavit
- Oct 30
8.7 million year-old fossil reveals a very different story of human evolution
In a major discovery that is poised to reshape our understanding of human evolution, scientists have discovered an ancient ape fossil.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 27
Surprisingly, Neanderthals were as intelligent as Homo Sapiens, study finds
Neanderthals were capable of symbolic thought, could create artistic objects, and knew how to decorate their bodies using personal ornaments
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17
Scientists propose expanding on evolution with sweeping new law of nature
In the annals of scientific discovery, few theories have caused ripples that resonate as profoundly or widely as the theory of evolution
JJ Shavit
- Oct 8
Groundbreaking new 'Theory of Everything' unites physics and evolution
In the vast tapestry of scientific understanding, certain interdisciplinary gaps continue to challenge our conception of the Universe.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 7
Scientists create “chemical cookbook” containing recipes for the creation of life
Researchers have taken a unique approach to the search for extraterrestrial life, creating a "cookbook" filled with hundreds of recipes
JJ Shavit
- Oct 6
Scientists finally discover the secrets of the Tully Monster
Millions of years ago, the world's oceans teemed with a marine animal reminiscent of a leech, slug, and cuttlefish crossbreed.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22
Scientists uncover the elegant math woven into evolution
In the intricate tapestry of our world, nature and math often intersect, creating patterns that define life in ways that are esoteric.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 7
Scientists finally uncovered why human shoulders and elbows first evolved
The mere act of reaching for a high shelf or tossing a ball at the park may have deeper evolutionary roots than once thought.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 4
Surprising research finds that human ancestors may have evolved in Europe, not Africa
A groundbreaking discovery evolutionize our understanding of the origins of apes and humans challenging the long-established theory.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25
8.7 million year-old fossil discovery reveals a very different story of human origins
The discovery not only throws light on a previously unknown chapter of the primate lineage but also challenges long-held beliefs on humanity
JJ Shavit
- Aug 1
Scientists solved the mystery of where bees originally came from
Led by Washington State University researchers, the study provides a new best estimate for when and where bees first evolved.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 29
Breakthrough unlocks the secret of virgin birth: Implications for the future of reproduction
University of Cambridge scientists have identified and triggered a genetic mechanism that allows virgin birth, known as "parthenogenesis".
JJ Shavit
- Jul 11
Scientific discovery answers the question of how all life on Earth began
Study asserts that the crucial evolutionary gap between chemistry and biology is not filled by a fossil, rather by a self-replicating sphere
JJ Shavit
- Jul 6
Major artificial cell research offers compelling evidence that "life finds a way"
Groundbreaking research offers compelling evidence that even in the most minimal life forms the transformative power of evolution persists
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14
Researchers uncover the surprising reason why T.Rex's arms are so short
Over the two decades one question asked frequently by undergraduates was: Why are the arms of Tyrannosaurus rex so ridiculously short?
The Brighter Side of News
- Jun 3
New discoveries in synthetic DNA could lead to modified genes and new biofuels
Contrary to naturally occurring DNA, synthetic DNA could allow scientists to engineer fresh genes or enhance existing ones.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2
NASA scientists identify the origins of life on Earth
The most well-known hypothesis on the origins of life suggests that life might have begun in a warm little pond containing organic molecules
JJ Shavit
- May 15
Groundbreaking study identifies how humans lost their body hair
Why humans have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. New genetic study identifies why.
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