Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
New research has highlighted a fascinating link between human outer ears and the gills of ancient fish. Gene-editing experiments have…
New Cartilage Type Found: Lipocartilage Resembles Fat, Boosts Elasticity
A newly identified form of cartilage, distinct from the three commonly recognised types, has been described by scientists. This tissue,…
New Cartilage Type Found: Lipocartilage Resembles Fat, Boosts Elasticity
A newly identified form of cartilage, distinct from the three commonly recognised types, has been described by scientists. This tissue,…
Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called…
Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently
Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but parasitic wasps known for their painful stings. These insects, often called…
New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region
A significant biodiversity survey conducted in Peru’s Alto Mayo region has led to the discovery of at least 27 new…
New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region
A significant biodiversity survey conducted in Peru’s Alto Mayo region has led to the discovery of at least 27 new…
Meet Three Cat-Sized Mammals That Survived After Dinosaurs Died
Palaeontologists have found fossilised teeth and jaws of three hitherto unrecognised mammals — Conacodon hettingeri, Miniconus jeanninae, Beornus honeyi —…