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New Bird Lineage From Early Cretaceous Period Found
A specimen named Chongmingia zhengi, recently found in China, sheds light on the early evolution of birds.
Neanderthal-Human Interbreeding Occurred Earlier Than Previously Thought
Researchers have identified when Neanderthals and modern humans interbred, and it is tens of thousands of years earlier than previous scientific estimates.
Brown Fat Transplants Reverse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In Rats
Not all fat is bad; in fact, brown fat could even treat polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition for which there is currently no cure.
Christmas Tree Plants Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pigs
Scientists have identified the plant species that are most effective at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from swine wastewater.
New Triceratop-Like Dinosaur Discovered In China
Paleontologists have found the fossil of triceratop's relative in China's Shandong Province.
Star Clusters ‘Adopt’ Baby Stars Instead Of Bearing Their Own
Astronomers have found evidence for a 1952 theory that globular clusters ‘adopt’ baby stars instead of creating more biological star ‘children.’
China Launches Its Own Million Dollar ‘Nobel’ Prize
From 2017, the privately funded Future Science Awards will recognize the achievements of Chinese scientists in the life sciences and materials science.
Monkeys Genetically Modified To Show Autism-Like Behavior
A monkey model of autism which more closely mimics the condition in humans could help researchers understand what causes the disease.
Delaying Aging With Nanoparticles In Food
A study in flies suggests that iron oxide nanoparticles in food could potentially enhance lifespan by reducing oxidative stress.
