A recent study calls into question the traditional distinction between individual and collective intelligence, suggesting that they share common elements. This finding could have potential applications in bioengineering and artificial intelligence. The research, conducted by Michael Levin and Richard Watson, was published by Sage Journals.
An article published in the Philosophical Transactions B journal examines the enduring ideas of Gavin de Beer about modularity, homology, and heterochrony in vertebrate skull development. The authors, Dr. James Hanken and Dr. Brian K. Hall, analyse de Beer's shift from embryology to comparative skull studies, highlighting current perspectives on these concepts and emphasizing cellular roles and evidence for the evolution of middle ear ossicles.
Researchers detailed a method for tracing the mutation-driven evolution of protein binding pairs, showing that a few key changes can lead to significant functional shifts guided by positive selection. The study by Ziv Avizemer, Carlos Martí‐Gómez and three others was published on April 20.
Researchers recently uncovered how various marine reptiles, thriving post-Permian extinction, gradually developed advanced swimming techniques, culminating in diverse and specialized movement forms during the Cretaceous period. The study was authored by Benjamin C. Moon, Susana Gutarra, Thomas L. Stubbs, Beatrice H. Heighton, and Michael J. Benton.
A study on 263 wild emmer accessions revealed significant trait diversity and potential, suggesting their gene pool could enhance modern wheat cultivation. The study was published by Shanjida Rahman, Dr. Shahidul Islam, Prof. Rajeev Varshney and four others on March 25.
A team of researchers studied the tooth replacement rate of ancient hybodont sharks and its role in the recovery of the marine ecosystem during the Middle Triassic period. The ancient sharks, some of the most successful chondrichthyan lineages of all time, first appeared in the Devonian era and survived until the Late Cretaceous, according to a study published in May by Science Direct.
Discovery of functional prebiotic metabolism shows promise for improving carbon-capture technologies
Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified the huge impact of flowering plants on the evolution of life on Earth.
An international team of engineers and mathematicians, led by Georgia State University in the United States and the University of Bristol, has dispelled previous theories around why London’s Millennium Bridge moves from side-to-side when being crossed by large numbers of pedestrians.
A new study has provided the most detailed timeline of mammal evolution to date.
Researchers have developed a new way of reinforcing "fair and robust" online exams, a study reports.
A newly discovered plant-eating dinosaur may have been a species’ “last gasp” during a period when Earth’s warming climate forced massive changes to global dinosaur populations.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have identified significant differences in the gut microbiome of female southern white rhinos who are reproducing successfully in captivity,
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a complex model to improve how quickly first responders –
The distant ancestors of modern horses had hooved toes instead of a single hoof, which vanished over time, according to researchers.
Extinct kangaroos used alternative methods to their famous hop according to comprehensive analysis from University of Bristol and the University of Uppsala scientists.
A team of researchers from the University of Bristol have shed light on the life of the ancient reptile Rhynchosaur, which walked the earth between 250-225 million years ago, before being replaced by the dinosaurs.
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered evidence that a species’ long-term adaptation to living in an extremely cold climate has led to the evolution of social behaviours including extended care by mothers,