Fossils show ancient primates had grooming claws as well as nails
Credit: Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace Humans and other primates are outliers among mammals for having nails instead of claws. But how, when and...
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Dogs understand what’s written all over your face
Dogs are capable of understanding the emotions behind an expression on a human face. For example, if a dog turns its head to the left,...
People who feel threatened by vegetarianism more likely to care less about animals
New research suggests that if people perceive the rise of vegetarianism as a threat to their way of life they are more likely to care...
Rethinking recycling
Recycling plastic water bottles has never been more convenient, with bins available almost everywhere. Although Americans are recycling in record numbers, millions of tons of...
Key molecule of aging discovered
Every cell and every organism ages sooner or later. But why is this so? Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have now...
Fetal T cells are first responders to infection in adults
ITHACA, N.Y. - Cornell University researchers have discovered there is a division of labor among immune cells that fight invading pathogens in the body. The...
University of Louisville launches the Envirome Institute with $5 million gift
Credit: University of Louisville LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville today announced the first multimillion dollar gift of President Neeli Bendapudi's tenure to establish...
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