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Biology
Human pregnancy dependent on cells evolved in platypus-like animal 300 million years ago
Platelet cells, which prevent mammals from bleeding non-stop, first evolved around 300 million years ago in an egg-laying animal similar…
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Gorillas found to live in ‘complex’ societies, suggesting deep roots of human social evolution
Gorillas have more complex social structures than previously thought, from lifetime bonds forged between distant relations, to "social tiers" with…
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Goats can distinguish emotions from the calls of other goats
Goats can probably distinguish subtle emotional changes in the calls of other goats, according to a new study led by…
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Biology
Most dog and cat owners not aware of pet blood donation schemes
Most dog and cat owners are not aware of pet blood donation schemes and animal blood banks, finds a survey…
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Biology
Scientists identify new virus-killing protein
A new protein called KHNYN has been identified as a missing piece in a natural antiviral system that kills viruses…
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Technology
AT&T to pull Friends from Netflix for its streaming service
AT&T is pulling "Friends" from Netflix to beef up its own upcoming streaming service. With new services launching, popular shows…
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Astronomy & Space
Interstellar iron isn’t missing, it’s just hiding in plain sight
Astrophysicists know that iron (chemical symbol: Fe) is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, after lightweight elements…
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Earth
A drier future sets the stage for more wildfires
November 8, 2018 was a dry day in Butte County, California. The state was in its sixth consecutive year of…
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Physics
Characterizing the ‘arrow of time’ in open quantum systems
Even in the strange world of open quantum systems, the arrow of time points steadily forward—most of the time. New…
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Biology
Lovebirds ace maneuvers in the dark
While pilots rely on radio signals, advanced computations and tools to keep them on course during strong crosswinds, birds can…
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