After 30 days, the algae in the middle were still unicellular. As the scientists put algae from thicker and thicker rings under the microscope, however, they found larger clumps of …
By Adithi Ramakrishnan | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Twenty years ago on an Indonesian island, scientists discovered fossils of an early human species that stood at about 3 1/2 feet …
The detrimental effects of loneliness on health can be traced back to evolution, with one expert warning that it increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Severe loneliness …
We all have heard about the story of ‘The thirsty crow and the pitcher’, but have you ever wondered how did it struck the crow to put pebbles in the …
Tigers, one of the most venerated and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom, are notably absent from the African continent. This absence is particularly puzzling given Africa’s diverse habitats, which …
WASHINGTON: Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday. …
Bengaluru: The Infosys Prize 2023 in Physical Sciences has been awarded to Dr Mukund Thattai of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, …
NEW DELHI: A study to analyse gene interactions has led researchers to conclude that evolution may not be as unpredictable as previously thought. The team of researchers said examining how …
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Metabolic details matter to predict health in the modern world, Ocobock says. The same genetic programming that arose to protect someone in the Arctic—like high BMI and faster metabolism—could become …
BIRMINGHAM: All human beings age. It is part of our biology and limits our lifespan to slightly over 120 years. Not all animals experience ageing during their lives. Some animals’ …