Science

Exploring the world of flight in birds and dinosaurs, researchers have uncovered a fascinating set of rules that govern the ability to take to the skies. Through a detailed analysis of hundreds of bird specimens from museums worldwide, scientists have gained new insights into the evolution of flight. These findings have not only shed light
Individuals with ADHD-like traits may possess an evolutionary advantage when it comes to foraging for food in the wild. Recent research has indicated that people with characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, such as difficulty focusing attention and restlessness, exhibit superior foraging strategies compared to those with more typical traits. This discovery has led to
The ability to understand object permanence, the concept that objects still exist even when they are out of sight, is a skill that is not commonly found in the animal kingdom. However, a recent study has confirmed that Oriental pied hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) are one of the few animal species with an advanced understanding of
The rise of farming in late Stone Age Europe was not the peaceful transition that many have previously believed. A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers has found that the transition from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to farming was actually a bloody takeover. The study, led by palaeoecologist Anne Birgitte Nielsen of Lund University,
Mars, despite its current quiet and dusty appearance, has a tumultuous history that could shed light on Earth’s own past. A recent survey of the Martian surface has uncovered evidence of a volcanic landscape, reminiscent of Earth before tectonic plates formed billions of years ago. Planetary scientist Joseph Michalski and his team from the University