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15

May

Dogs and humans evolved together
Some studies show that the wild dogs of South China may have been the first domesticated canines.

Dogs and humans evolved together

Some studies show that the wild dogs of South China may have been the first domesticated canines.

07

May

Human evolution aided by eating antelope brains, study suggests
New fossils also show earliest evidence of hunting and scavenging by our human ancestors.

Human evolution aided by eating antelope brains, study suggests

New fossils also show earliest evidence of hunting and scavenging by our human ancestors.

18

Apr

Does fish DNA support evolution of limbs?
Researchers discovered an enhancer, a ‘dark matter’ of the genome that somehow turns genes on and off.

Does fish DNA support evolution of limbs?

Researchers discovered an enhancer, a ‘dark matter’ of the genome that somehow turns genes on and off.

11

Apr

Humanity’s closest ancestor was pigeon-toed
The course of human evolution may be re-written as study on the Au. sediba fossils continues.

Humanity’s closest ancestor was pigeon-toed

The course of human evolution may be re-written as study on the Au. sediba fossils continues.

19

Mar

Are birds evolving to avoid becoming roadkill?
New research suggests that birds are evolving new traits or learning behaviors to avoid getting hit by cars.

Are birds evolving to avoid becoming roadkill?

New research suggests that birds are evolving new traits or learning behaviors to avoid getting hit by cars.

27

Dec


 Erratic environment may be key to human evolution 



Shifts in climate, weather and landscapes forced human ancestors to adapt to new sources of food and shelter to survive.

Shifts in climate, weather and landscapes forced human ancestors to adapt to new sources of food and shelter to survive.

21

Dec


 Human hands evolved for fighting 



Scientists learned that open hand and clenched fist strikes deliver same force; fists just deal it to smaller surface area.

Scientists learned that open hand and clenched fist strikes deliver same force; fists just deal it to smaller surface area.

10

Dec

jtotheizzoe:

Conus sea snail shell evolution, another gem from Wired’s Best Scientific Figures of 2012. There’s some real artistic gems hidden in research papers.

jtotheizzoe:

Conus sea snail shell evolution, another gem from Wired’s Best Scientific Figures of 2012. There’s some real artistic gems hidden in research papers.

09

Nov

Charles Darwin gets 4,000 write-in votes in Georgia electionUnopposed Republican incumbent Paul Broun called evolution a lie “straight from the pits of hell.”

Charles Darwin gets 4,000 write-in votes in Georgia election
Unopposed Republican incumbent Paul Broun called evolution a lie “straight from the pits of hell.”

31

Oct

Vision evolved 700 million years ago, researchers findIrish researchers are no doubt smiling after they find the origin of eyes.

Vision evolved 700 million years ago, researchers find
Irish researchers are no doubt smiling after they find the origin of eyes.