biology
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Dinosaurs Like T. Rex Were More Tyrannical Than We Realised, New Research Suggests
Large meat-eating dinosaurs took on the role of multiple species while growing up, resulting in a shocking lack of ecological diversity during the Mesozoic, according to new research.
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Scientists Want to Know Why This Adorable Rodent Can Glow in the Dark
Springhares are cute as can be, but their fur looks kind of dull under normal conditions. When cast under UV light, however, their fur comes alive, featuring vibrant patches of red, orange, and pink. As new research shows, these creatures are now one of only a handful of mammals known to emit a biofluorescent glow.
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Highest-Resolution Images of DNA Reveal It’s Surprisingly Jiggly
Scientists have captured the highest-resolution images ever taken of DNA, revealing previously unseen twisting and squirming behaviours.
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Artificial Human Genomes Could Help Overcome Research Privacy Concerns
It can be difficult to distinguish a flesh-and-blood human’s face from one generated by artificial intelligence. (Telltale signs are misshapen eyes under spectacles, non-dermatological blemishes on the skin, and hair that looks as if it’s been thatched atop the head, though your experience may differ). But what about when those impostors are more than skin…