items tagged with Biology
Improved evolution hypothesis resolves fossil record
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-04-05 09:18:36
In what is being hailed as the largest potential advance in the evolutionary theory in over eight decades, Australian scientists with Murdoch University are calling transposable elements (TEs), or junk DNA, a key ingredient in the continuing survival of species. They also hypothesize that it resolves a discrepancy in the current evolutionary theory.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-04-05 09:18:36
In what is being hailed as the largest potential advance in the evolutionary theory in over eight decades, Australian scientists with Murdoch University are calling transposable elements (TEs), or junk DNA, a key ingredient in the continuing survival of species. They also hypothesize that it resolves a discrepancy in the current evolutionary theory.
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Stupid clucking question: which came first the chicken or the dinosaur?
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-06 09:21:38
You might think that the world's leading paleontologists had better things to do than reverse engineer a chicken, but you would be wrong.
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-06 09:21:38
You might think that the world's leading paleontologists had better things to do than reverse engineer a chicken, but you would be wrong.
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Boffins take 70 years to name new species the No Parking Tree
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-06 06:34:04
Who gets to give trees their names, and why would anyone call a new species the No Parking tree?
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-03-06 06:34:04
Who gets to give trees their names, and why would anyone call a new species the No Parking tree?
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Ten articles about Charles Darwin on his 200th anniversary
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-02-11 12:30:13
The following is a compilation of ten articles about English naturalist Charles Darwin, upon the two hundredth anniversary of his birth and the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the publication of his landmark book “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-02-11 12:30:13
The following is a compilation of ten articles about English naturalist Charles Darwin, upon the two hundredth anniversary of his birth and the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of the publication of his landmark book “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.”
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Darwin developed evolution based on anti-slavery
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-23 10:11:19
According to the new book about Charles Darwin ("Darwin's Sacred Cause"), the main reason why he developed the controversial theory that all animals including humans evolved from a common ancestor was because of his hatred with the slavery of one group of humans by another group of humans.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-23 10:11:19
According to the new book about Charles Darwin ("Darwin's Sacred Cause"), the main reason why he developed the controversial theory that all animals including humans evolved from a common ancestor was because of his hatred with the slavery of one group of humans by another group of humans.
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Diesel doesn't grow on trees... Oh Yes It Does!!!
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-04 18:48:56
Given the current cost of fuel, wouldn't it be great if diesel grew on trees? Well, according to one Montana State University professor, it bloody well does!
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Energy
2008-11-04 18:48:56
Given the current cost of fuel, wouldn't it be great if diesel grew on trees? Well, according to one Montana State University professor, it bloody well does!
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Can drinking beer help cure cancer?
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-20 17:55:43
The usual rule of thumb in this life is that the things that are the baddest for you are those that you enjoy the most. Now a bunch of boffins might be on the verge of reversing that trend...
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-10-20 17:55:43
The usual rule of thumb in this life is that the things that are the baddest for you are those that you enjoy the most. Now a bunch of boffins might be on the verge of reversing that trend...
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Calm down women: Smell a man’s armpit for sex
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-09 11:31:10
A University of Pennsylvania study has found that the smell of sweaty male armpits make women feel calmer and more receptive to sex. Finally, practical research we can all apply in our daily lives!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-10-09 11:31:10
A University of Pennsylvania study has found that the smell of sweaty male armpits make women feel calmer and more receptive to sex. Finally, practical research we can all apply in our daily lives!
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Emotions may play large female role in sexual satisfaction
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-09 08:21:40
California-Connecticut researchers found that cervical cancer survivors still achieved sexual satisfaction even when their ovaries were removed. Based on not being able to produce testosterone, the researchers concluded that emotions (psychology) may play a larger role in sexuality than hormones (biology).
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-09 08:21:40
California-Connecticut researchers found that cervical cancer survivors still achieved sexual satisfaction even when their ovaries were removed. Based on not being able to produce testosterone, the researchers concluded that emotions (psychology) may play a larger role in sexuality than hormones (biology).
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Men marry Mom-lookalike, women do same with Dad-twin
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-06 13:17:42
A Hungarian study finds that men usually select a life partner who looks like their mother, and women commonly pick a mate that looks like their father.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-06 13:17:42
A Hungarian study finds that men usually select a life partner who looks like their mother, and women commonly pick a mate that looks like their father.
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I see it now: U.S. scientist shows evolution of flatfish
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-10 11:12:21
An American evolutionary biologist has finally explained how some strange-looking species of flatfish, such as flounder, came to have both of their eyes on one side of their head. The discovery helps to clarify a missing point in Darwin’s evolutionary theory.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-10 11:12:21
An American evolutionary biologist has finally explained how some strange-looking species of flatfish, such as flounder, came to have both of their eyes on one side of their head. The discovery helps to clarify a missing point in Darwin’s evolutionary theory.
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Boys = Girls, mathematically, in equal societies
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-31 08:51:10
According to a May 2008 Italian-U.S. study, math scores for boys and girls are equal in countries with “gender-equal” cultures, but math scores for girls fall short in countries where females are not considered equal to males.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-31 08:51:10
According to a May 2008 Italian-U.S. study, math scores for boys and girls are equal in countries with “gender-equal” cultures, but math scores for girls fall short in countries where females are not considered equal to males.
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Brittlestar Volcanica: the search for food
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-19 22:32:12
A city of tiny "brittlestar" starfish have been found on a huge undersea volcano, waving their "arms" in the water to catch passing by particles of food.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-19 22:32:12
A city of tiny "brittlestar" starfish have been found on a huge undersea volcano, waving their "arms" in the water to catch passing by particles of food.
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WWF finds 27% decline in wildlife for Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-18 10:23:24
The World Wide Fund for Nature collected data from nearly 4,000 species spanning a 35-year period. According to its study, land-based and water-based species declined 27% from 1970 to 2005.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-18 10:23:24
The World Wide Fund for Nature collected data from nearly 4,000 species spanning a 35-year period. According to its study, land-based and water-based species declined 27% from 1970 to 2005.
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Estrogen powers women, like testosterone in men
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-03 10:00:47
According to a University of Michigan study, estrogen appears to be the critical factor in what motivates women to be competitive—very similarly to how testosterone makes men aggressive.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-03 10:00:47
According to a University of Michigan study, estrogen appears to be the critical factor in what motivates women to be competitive—very similarly to how testosterone makes men aggressive.
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The portable oxygen generator – not a load of hot air
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-02 02:17:24
A medical gadget called the Inogen ONE is a “breakthrough” portable oxygen generator that concentrates oxygen, doing away with cumbersome liquid oxygen tanks and restoring quality of life to the ultimate form of organic technology: human beings.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-02 02:17:24
A medical gadget called the Inogen ONE is a “breakthrough” portable oxygen generator that concentrates oxygen, doing away with cumbersome liquid oxygen tanks and restoring quality of life to the ultimate form of organic technology: human beings.
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Instant disease diagnosis: via cellphone
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-28 00:52:55
Japanese cellular operator, NTT DoCoMo, claims to have demonstrated a 'molecular delivery system' that it one day hopes to incorporate into cellphones enabling instant remote diagnosis of the user's health and emotional state.
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Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-03-28 00:52:55
Japanese cellular operator, NTT DoCoMo, claims to have demonstrated a 'molecular delivery system' that it one day hopes to incorporate into cellphones enabling instant remote diagnosis of the user's health and emotional state.
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Another Australian first: sex?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-24 10:27:55
Australia is the lucky country, but more than 500 million years ago, it was the sexy country, according to new research from the University of California in Riverside, following the discovery of a complex fossil in what is now South Australia.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-24 10:27:55
Australia is the lucky country, but more than 500 million years ago, it was the sexy country, according to new research from the University of California in Riverside, following the discovery of a complex fossil in what is now South Australia.
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Get a big buzz from royal jelly and become a Queen Bee
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-14 10:05:02
The fact that royal jelly is the magic ingredient honeybee larvae need to become queens instead of workers is well known, but new ANU research finally sheds light on the reasons why.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-14 10:05:02
The fact that royal jelly is the magic ingredient honeybee larvae need to become queens instead of workers is well known, but new ANU research finally sheds light on the reasons why.
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Your nose knows: First study on mammals finds nose tip smells harsh odors
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-05 08:22:50
U.S. researchers have found for the first time where humans first sense irritating odors such as rotten eggs, chlorine, and gasoline. It’s at the tip of your nose.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-03-05 08:22:50
U.S. researchers have found for the first time where humans first sense irritating odors such as rotten eggs, chlorine, and gasoline. It’s at the tip of your nose.
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