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Ferns can evolve 'backward,' scientists discover
Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns can evolve ‘backward.’
Our ancient primate ancestors mostly had twins — humans don't, for a good evolutionary reason
Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the U.S. these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.
Why time slows down in altered states of consciousness
In "time expansion experiences," time typically appears to expand by many orders of magnitude.
Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds
Research shows that A.D. 536 was not the worst year to be alive.
AI could crack unsolvable problems — and humans won't be able to understand the results
AI promises to accelerate scientific discovery, but if scientists aren't careful public trust may be left behind.
How a new generation of 'smart windows' could keep you warm in winter and cool in summer
Windows that can be darkened at the touch of a button are already reducing the need for aircon.
'It's better to be safe than sorry': How superstitions may still benefit us
New research found behaving superstitiously could benefit us psychologically, even if we know it has no real effect on the outcomes of our actions.
AI could shrink our brains, evolutionary biologist predicts
Evolution could alter or even eliminate some of the human traits we cherish most, changing forever what it means to be human.
