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Giants of the Jurassic seas were twice the size of a killer whale
There have been heated debates over the size of Jurassic animals. The speculation was set to…
Human pangenome reference will enable more complete and equitable understanding of genomic diversity
Scientists have released a draft of the first human pangenome — a new, usable reference for…
Clearest snapshot of human genomic diversity
The human reference genome has always been a remarkable but flawed tool. A new ‘pangenome’ aims…
Researchers measure the light emitted by a sub-Neptune planet's atmosphere
Researchers observed exoplanet GJ 1214b’s atmosphere by measuring the heat it emits while orbiting its host…
House in Germany struck by a meteorite — second such incident in a fortnight
A meteorite approximately 6.7 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter pierced through the roof of a family…
Kangaroo Island ants 'play dead' to avoid predators
They’re well known for their industrious work, but now a species of ant on Kangaroo Island…
Water warming study shows unexpected impact on fish size
The theory that water-breathing animals such as fish will shrink due to global warming has been…
Human eyes really do play 'tricks' on the mind, say experts
A new study has shown that the human visual system can ‘trick’ the brain into making…
Basic 'toolkit' for organ development is illuminated by sea star
One of the basic and crucial embryonic processes to unfold in virtually every living organism is…