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Primate brains might have evolved to 'catch up' with larger bodies, but then kept growing

A new analysis supports the previously overlooked "brain lag" hypothesis—the idea that, in some primate lineages, the evolution of larger body size preceded the evolution of larger brain size—while also building on that hypothesis by suggesting that some lineages' brain sizes the

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Baker's yeast shows potential in treatment of persistent fungal infection

Millions of women worldwide suffer from vaginal yeast infections. These infections are most commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans and can lead to symptoms ranging from itching and burning to recurrent inflammation. An international research team has now shown that an unl

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How mating competition, age and sex shape immune systems in wild bats

A new study of wild bats reveals that an animal's immune system is shaped by more than its need to fight infections. Researchers from the University of Maryland have found that sex, age and competition for mates influence how bats balance different types of immune defenses—provid

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Scientists fear seabird die-off as El Niño looms: ‘We don’t know how bad this will get’

Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler watersWithin minutes of walking on a San Diego beach, marine ornithologist Tammy Russell found the feathered carcasses – one after another.Some were mixed in with washed

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TESS just found a planet in a new way—and more may be hiding in its eight years of data

For the first time, NASA's TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) mission has identified a planet orbiting a distant star thanks to its warping of space-time. Unlike the star-hugging transiting planets TESS regularly reveals, the newfound microlensing world is a super-Jupit

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Scrolling for science: How a Twitter post discovered a new wasp in Fukuoka, Japan

The next time you post a nature photo online, you might be contributing to a major scientific breakthrough—just as several citizen scientists did when they helped discover the wasp Eupelmus curvator in Japan.

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England breaks record for warmest June: Met Office

England chalked up its warmest June since records began in 1884, the United Kingdom's weather agency said Wednesday, after a month that saw temperatures soar to new highs.

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Breathing under pressure: Addressing recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in horses

In the northern hemisphere, the summer season is rolling in, and the heat is on the rise. For horses, these high temperatures also mean an increased risk of respiratory issues, such as recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN).

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Dia Mundial da Fruta: Brasil ainda tem espaço para exportar mais, avalia Abrafrutas

Foto: PixabayMesmo como terceiro maior produtor mundial de frutas, mercado brasileiro ainda exporta pouco diante do potencial O post Dia Mundial da Fruta: Brasil ainda tem espaço para exportar mais, avalia Abrafrutas apareceu primeiro em Canal Rural.

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Portugal braces for high temperatures in new heat wave

Parts of Portugal, including the Lisbon region, will be placed on red alert after being relatively spared from Europe's worst heat wave, which set records in several countries.

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New research shows why startups may be learning the wrong lessons from customers

A study by ESMT Berlin shows that startups often learn the wrong lessons when entering a market if they do not coordinate pricing, advertising and inventory decisions. The researchers show that targeted experiments with price and advertising help firms better understand customer

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Ancient gum disease may have helped reshape jaws before human brains expanded

Human evolution is generally explained through changes in brain size, locomotion or tool use, but new research from Wits University suggests that gum disease and changes in facial structure may have been important factors in shaping the evolutionary path that ultimately led to mo

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