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Beer
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Luke O'Neill: With the number of redheads on the rise, are Irish people simply more evolved?

Natural selection is increasingly favoring redheads due to specific advantages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

The study revealed that the gene for red hair has been actively selected for more than 10,000 years, indicating that biological evolution has not plateaued as previously thought.
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Science
fromBig Think
9 months ago

The ocean is evolving, and it's not based on the 'survival of the fittest'

True evolution emphasizes cooperation and connection over competition,
philosophy
fromAeon
1 year ago

A resurrected defence of beanbag genetics | Aeon Essays

Life's complexity showcases interconnectedness from small molecules to large ecosystems, revealing evolutionary patterns.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Number of redheads surges in Europe - and scientists don't know why

Red hair is becoming more common due to natural selection, indicating ongoing human evolution.
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Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Landmark ancient-genome study shows surprise acceleration of human evolution

Human evolution has accelerated over the past 10,000 years, with significant gene variants identified in ancient populations from western Eurasia.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Watch Natural Selection Super Sessions and Research and Development (RND) Starting March 9 - SnowBrains

RND and Super Sessions premiere March 9 on Red Bull TV revealing the full Revelstoke roster, with six riders selected and RND advancing women's progression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Are raccoons AKA trash pandas really evolving into cute pets? One theory says yes | Helen Pilcher

So it was with interest that I learned that urban raccoons in North America are showing signs of domestication. A study in Frontiers in Zoology suggests that the animals are evolving to be as the mainstream media puts it cuter and more pet-like. Jump ahead three thought bubbles and I'm picturing me, holding paws with my new pet, skipping through the daisies to the tune of Daydream Believer. But could this really be?
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Kenya's Turkana people genetically adapted to live in harsh environment, study suggests

Centuries of natural selection produced genetic adaptations—notably changes in the kidney-expressed STC1 gene—enabling Turkana pastoralists to tolerate dehydration and purine-rich diets.
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fromMail Online
10 months ago

Scientists rejoice as British trees evolve resistance to ash dieback

Trees in Britain are evolving resistance to ash dieback fungus, providing hope for the species' future.
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