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Why Were Dinosaurs So Big?

Metabolic adaptations, air sac-filled bones, and evolutionary pressure likely contributed to dinosaurs’ gigantism.

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Scientists Unearth the Oldest DNA Ever Found

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Researchers Visualize Heart From 380-Million-Year-Old Fish

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Caught on Camera

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Caught on Camera

The Scientist | | 2 min read

Dinosaur Fossil (Tyrannosaurus Rex) Found by Archaeologists

Are We in the Midst of a Sixth Mass Extinction?

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Infographic: A Look at the Big Five Mass Extinctions

Katarina Zimmer | | 4 min read

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The Dino That Looked T. Rex-y Long Before T. Rex

Shawna Williams | | 2 min read

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This Simple Fish May Have Been One of the First Vertebrates

Dan Robitzski | | 5 min read

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New Evidence Complicates the Story of the Peopling of the Americas

Emma Yasinski | | 10+ min read

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Infographic: Mixed Evidence on Human Occupation of the Americas

Emma Yasinski | | 3 min read

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Ten-Limbed Octopus Ancestor Described, Named After Biden

Natalia Mesa, PhD | | 3 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

Lurking in the vast expanse of the ocean and buried deep in the Siberian permafrost, there are giants—not blue whales and mammoths, but giant viruses.

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The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

Congressional inaction has led to the expiration of the federal government’s SBIR/STTR program, cutting off a biotechnology lifeline.

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New “Kill Test” Could Help Screen Better Antibiotics

A new single cell-based screening tool evaluates how well antibiotics kill bacteria and may help researchers determine which drugs perform best in patients.

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Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

Redefining Immunology Through Advanced Technologies

In this webinar, scientists will discuss innovations that are unlocking new insights into immunity.

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Ensuring Regulatory Compliance in AAV Manufacturing with Analytical Ultracentrifugation

In this webinar, Magdalena Pacewicz will highlight how to use AUC to characterize AAVs as part of ensuring regulatory compliance.

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

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