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Entries from February 2008

Massive Genetic Study Supports “Out of Africa” Theory

February 29th, 2008 · No Comments

A massive new study of human genetic diversity reveals surprising insights into our species’ evolution and migrations—including support for the theory that the first modern humans originated in Africa—scientists said today. (…)

Tags: General · Humans Evolution

Ancient Sea reptile is biggest on record

February 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment

A fossilised “sea monster” unearthed on an Arctic island is the largest marine reptile known to science, Norwegian scientists have announced. (…)

Tags: Dinosaurs · General

Whales Evolution Explained in a short PBS video

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Nice simple video on Whales evolution from PBS.

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Tags: General · Videos

Revealed: Secrets of the Camouflage Masters

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

WOODS HOLE, Mass. — The cuttlefish in Roger Hanlon’s laboratory were in fine form. Their skin was taking on new colors and patterns faster than the digital signs in Times Square.
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Tags: General

New weird species found in Antarctica

February 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

This otherworldly creature was among a haul of strange new fish trawled from the bottom of the oceans of Antarctica. (…)

Tags: General