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Mint’s Sneaky Influence: A Natural Brain Trick
Experience the photo of mint, and you’ll sense a refreshing coolness in your mouth. Behind this fascinating minty sensation lies the plant’s biochemistry evolution over
Life’s Genesis: The Debut of Proteins
Proteins, the fundamental building blocks of living organisms, rely on amino acids as their molecular constituents. The intriguing question arises: How did the initial proteins,
Adapting to Apocalypse: Rats as Survivors
Contemplating the prospect of a mass extinction reminiscent of the event 65 million years ago, one question looms: which animals would emerge as survivors and
Unveiling the Origins of Swallowing Ability
Ever wondered why swallowing seems so effortless? The key lies in our evolutionary past, where our cetacean ancestor, predating true mammals by millions of years,
The Feather Origin Dilemma
Feathers predated birds by 80 million years, challenging our understanding of dinosaurs, birds, and pterosaurs—flying reptiles. Feathers weren’t exclusively for birds or flight, reshaping our
The Father’s Impact: Decoding Child Gender
The number of brothers or sisters a man has can influence the gender of his children. Genes from men play a role in determining whether
Giants Among Rodents
Five-kilogram rats, towering 10 times larger than today’s counterparts, once shared the world with humans. Fossil evidence indicates that these colossal rodents were not only
Can Humans Distinguish AI Faces?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant progress in recent years, particularly in generating texts, images, and videos. A study by the New York University Abu
New Tractor Beam Cleans Space Junk
The amount of space debris in Earth’s orbit has been increasing in recent years due to the rise in rocket launches and satellites. This problem
Oxygen Levels: A Boost for Alligator Hearts
Curious about how reduced oxygen levels can lead to a stronger and larger heart in alligators? While lack of oxygen during early development harms the
