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The outer ear is unique to mammals, but its evolutionary origin has remained a mystery. According to a study published in Nature from the USC Stem Cell lab of Gage Crump, this intricate coil of cartilage has a surprisingly ancient origin in the gills of fishes and marine invertebrates.

Saber-toothed predators—best known from the infamous Smilodon—evolved multiple times across different mammal groups. A study titled "Functional optimality underpins the repeated evolution of the extreme 'saber-tooth' morphology" published in Current Biology reveals why: these teeth were 'functionally optimal' and highly effective at puncturing prey.

Researchers have uncovered how egg cells prepare for the creation of life. Their work reveals the secrets of the Balbiani body (Bb), a remarkable structure that organizes essential molecules to guide early embryonic development.

Scientists have called for the designation of a new United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) with the aim to conserve and sustainably use Earth's orbit, and prevent the accumulation of space junk.

Plants may burrow into the ground and stretch toward the sun, but they're ultimately stuck where they sprout—at the mercy of environmental threats like temperature, drought, and microbial infection.

The Scandinavian sleep method can improve your rest and keep you or your partner from moving to the couch.

With recent increases to health and care insurance, workers in Germany are giving away more of their salary for social contributions than ever before. Here's what's happening - and how political parties are pledging to solve the problem.

Owen Bloor's video of a groom has amassed more than 120m views on social media.

Here are the local writers slated to read at the event, including a local business owner.

You have to descale it a few times a year, but you don't necessarily need to by special products to do it.

Telling Americans what food is healthy doesn’t mean they will listen.

Despite decades of doubt and dismissal, biochemist Katalin Karikó never gave up on the research that gave us mRNA COVID vaccines in record time

By Jesse Published: January 09th, 2025

The project is taking place in the neighborhood of Núñez in Buenos Aires, in a context of changing density and uses that often result in the repurposing of existing buildings. In the case of Ness, we transformed a corner warehouse used as a storage space into a restaurant, bar, and production kitchen.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to miss out on their number-one centre-back target as Manchester City are willing to pay a bigger fee for Abdukodir... The post Tottenham priced out of centre-back race as Man City close in on signing appeared first on Spurs Web.

Close the curtains before watching Watcher. You’ll thank us.

Thursday's cartoons - Greenland's pastures, ba-a-ad dreams, and more

Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Colby Covington has seen what Alex Pereira can do firsthand and he believes “Poatan” has the power to put down Jon Jones.

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Welcome Mariner prospect enthusiasts! After a long, cold winter of longing for a mere crumb of action at the big league level, it’s time to take our minds off things and officially pivot into all the great happenings down on the farm. I know it can be hard to be happy as a Mariner fan, but I promise it’s more fun this way.

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco bring you the latest updates from the Kansas City Royals on a chilly Wednesday evening! In this episode, they break down the Royals’ recent signing of Michael Lorenzen, including contract details and his potential role as a fourth starter in the rotation. The duo also discusses other offseason moves, such as the signing of Cavan Biggio and the waiver claim of Braden Shewmake, analyzing how these additions could impact the Royals’ 2025 roster.

It’s not every day that students make memories performing on the same stage that Buster Keaton and Harry Houdini once stood on.

Lecco Steek has promoted Mike Heinlen, Jim Keaty, and Eric LaPorte in various roles.

What do the X-15 and the space shuttles have in common? Information from the rocket plane and the spacecraft, as well as many experimental aircraft, were tracked from a pedestal and telemetry dish during key eras in flight history at or near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. When the NASA facility’s administration […]