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Tiny fish passes mirror test, might be self-aware

Not only would it be exciting to see self-awareness develop on the fish's restrained 'hardware', but also to understand what that difference means in terms of how the fish experience self-awareness.

One of our extinct ancient relatives developed a chewing pattern unique among primates

We don't know why they did so.

Newly-devised molecule might help people quit smoking by blocking nicotine break-down

An... unusual take on the issue, to say the least. But in theory, it should work.

A coral reef longer than Delaware was hiding off the US east coast

Surpise!

Goats can tell when you're happy -- and they like it when you smile

Just like humans, goats prefer hanging out with happy people.

Beluga whales, killer whales, and narwhals also go through menopause

It actually makes a lot of sense.

Scientists analyzed the composition of dinosaur DNA -- and it's really similar to birds'

Life, uhm, finds a way.

Extinct cave bear DNA pops up in modern brown bears

Looks like some DNA is able to bear the test of time.

Macaws can communicate with each other by blushing

We may have forgotten how to blush, but macaws certainly haven't.

Roots evolved at least twice -- independently

Roots branched out a long time ago.

Ants develop division of duties, even in groups as small as six

Division of labor, once thought to be a hallmark of mankind, is also present in the animal world.

We finally found the protein that turns sound and balance into electrical signals

The paper puts a long-standing debate to rest.

New research shows how our brains fight the urge to get revenge

When faced with injustice, the brain has to make an effort not to get revenge.

'Survival of the laziest': species that consume less energy better suited to dodging extinction

For some species, chilling is the best survival strategy.

The oldest life on Earth may have appeared 4.5 billion years ago, according to detailed 'family tree'

The lineage which led to humans, however, only emerged a billion years later.

A new look at an old fossil reveals how lemurs could have evolved

A fascinating prospect.

Blood for universal transfusions might be sourced from gut bacteria

Well, not literally -- but they'll help!

Wheat's genetic secrets could lead to better, more resilient crops

More food for less effort? Sign me up!

Beautifully preserved 99-million-year-old beetle was early pollinator

Amber is an amazing time capsule.

Cannabis does reduce intestinal inflammation, and now we know why

Researchers hope the findings lead to a new class of drugs to help treat bowel diseases.

Enigmatic creatures that lived 630 million years ago were animals -- but not like anything we've seen before

To the untrained eye, they look just like plants, static and seemingly inactive. But things are not always as they seem.

Flowers have likely been producing heavenly scents for millions of years

Would you care for some eau d'Dinosaur?

Where crows go in the winter -- and other stories about migration

We see them ever so often, but there's so much still shrouded in mystery.

Scientists manage to keep proteins 'alive' outside cells

The discovery paves the way for advanced materials that have the same functionality as living organisms.

Foxy genes: Scientists map red fox genes associated with wild or tame behavior

Foxy genes.

Annual killifish get the prize for youngest sexually mature vertebrate

Live fast, die young.

Birds perceive colors and hues the same way we do

Does this mean we see everything through a bird's eye view?

A lung-healing protein could be the reason why men recover from flu faster than women

Sorry, ladies.

Scientists sight rare hybrid dolphin hybrid -- just don't call it a 'wholphin'

Nope, not a dolphin-whale hybrid.

Grieving orca carries dead calf for seven days in heartbreaking ritual

It's one of the most memorable and heartbreaking processions you can imagine.

GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap

The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.

Bacteria species, too, can become extinct -- and they do so quite often

The findings go against commonly-held wisdom today.

Roundworms brought back to life after spending 42,000 years iced in permafrost

There are two ways to look at this: one is upbeat and optimistic, but the other is much darker.

First-ever baby snake fossil discovered beautifully encased in amber

Poor baby snake!

New Antarctic Dinosaurs on Display at Field Museum

It's a great way to spend an afternoon or a day off.

Researchers find oldest pigmented biological molecules -- they're bright pink

It's still pink, after all these years.

Roman fish salting workshops reveal two whale species lost from the Mediterranean

The discovery stands to change our understanding of the Roman fishing industry and the history of two endangered whale species.

Grasslands could overtake forests as the most reliable carbon sink ecosystems

But this doesn't mean we should stop focusing on forests -- on the contrary.

How cross-species jumping genes might have driven our evolution

Some genes 'jump' from one genome to the other, and even from plants to bats.

Spiders balloon by riding electric fields in the atmosphere

This is so electric!

New U.S. Center to research how viruses can help us overcome drug resistance

If you can't beat them -- infect them!

CRISPR was used to change a butterfly's wing color

A switch from brown to yellow.

Owls perceive moving objects like we do, suggesting bird and human vision are quite similar

The findings suggest that this ability evolved before the human neocortex appeared.

The world's first animals also caused the first global warming event -- but it took 100 million years

There's a metaphor here, and an important lesson for ourselves.

Researchers find rare hydrothermal vent off the coast of Portuguese islands

It's one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth.

Denying cancer cells one key amino acid might destroy treatment-resistant tumors

Attack the enemy where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

Life went multi-cellular to spread kids around more easily, new research suggests

Do it for the kids!

Fossils reveal that primates initially had nails and claws, we just lost the latter ones

Tighter social groups and a three-borne lifestyle likely prompted the switch.

The first case of chronic wasting disease suspected in Jackson County

Although the case was not yet confirmed, deer farms in the area have already been notified to take extra precautions.

Scientists discover new genus of gibbon monkey in ancient Chinese tomb

Unfortunately, the story has a sad twist.

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