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Scientists Discover Evolution’s 120-Million-Year-Old “Cheat Sheet” - SciTechDaily
science 2026/05/04 22:18:20

Scientists Discover Evolution’s 120-Million-Year-Old “Cheat Sheet” - SciTechDaily

A long-standing assumption about evolution is being challenged by new research showing that vastly different species can rely on the same genetic pathways to develop similar traits.

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Massive Dinosaur Tracks Found in Mongolia Confirm Giant Sauropods Lived In Northeast Asia 120 Million Years Ago - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/05/04 22:16:00

Massive Dinosaur Tracks Found in Mongolia Confirm Giant Sauropods Lived In Northeast Asia 120 Million Years Ago - Indian Defence Review

Ancient footprints uncovered in Mongolia reveal a dynamic ecosystem of giant dinosaurs, reshaping what scientists know about the Early Cretaceous.

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AI learns to identify dinosaur tracks and accidentally finds the first-ever bird footprints - Earth.com
science 2026/05/04 22:07:30

AI learns to identify dinosaur tracks and accidentally finds the first-ever bird footprints - Earth.com

AI is helping scientists make sense of messy dinosaur footprints, offering new clues about how dinosaurs moved and when birds evolved.

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Are Interstellar Helicopters Possible? - Avi Loeb – Medium
science 2026/05/04 22:04:27

Are Interstellar Helicopters Possible? - Avi Loeb – Medium

Helicopters fly by using an engine to spin rotor blades, which create lift and thrust by pushing air away, similarly to a bird flapping its…

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Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics - Nature
science 2026/05/04 21:55:31

Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics - Nature

The radiative impact of microplastic and nanoplastic particles in the atmosphere is not well understood. Here the authors quantify their radiative forcing, finding that they can exceed that of black carbon regionally.

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Scientists Finally Solve The Long Standing Mystery Behind How The Twelve Apostles Formed Over Millions Of Years - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/05/04 21:35:00

Scientists Finally Solve The Long Standing Mystery Behind How The Twelve Apostles Formed Over Millions Of Years - Indian Defence Review

A new study reveals that Mars subtly reshapes Earth’s orbit and deep ocean cycles over millions of years.

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