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This 236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Just Rewrote the Story of Live Birth
Newly examined fossil evidence indicates that ancient mammal ancestors gave birth to live young millions of years earlier than previously assumed.
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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
New research from Durham indicates that physical touch among great apes serves as a primary mechanism for conflict resolution and social stability.
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Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live
The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched, bringing new cards and digital integration to the platform.
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Octopus Brains Defy a Long-Held Rule About Why Animals Evolve Intelligence
New research into cephalopod intelligence suggests that ecological factors, rather than social behavior, drive brain evolution.
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Earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’
A 550-million-year-old fossil may represent the earliest animal with a head and the first evidence of right-handedness in the animal kingdom.
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Newly identified fossil sheds light on evolutionary history of saber-toothed cats
A mislabeled feline skull discovered in a museum drawer is providing new insights into the evolutionary history of saber-toothed cats.
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Oo oo, ha ha: why humans and great apes giggle alike when tickled
New research suggests that the laughter shared between humans and great apes points to a deeper, rhythmic connection in vocal plasticity.