evolution

Are you a morning person? You may be a Neanderthal descendant.

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Are you a morning person? You may be a Neanderthal descendant. A new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that genetic material from Neanderthal ancestors may have contributed to the propensity of some people today to be “early risers,” the sort of people who are more comfortable getting up and … Read more

52-Million-Year-Old Bat Skeleton Unveils New Species and Clues to Evolution of Flying Mammals

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Bat Skeleton

52-Million-Year-Old Bat Skeleton Unveils New Species and Clues to Evolution of Flying Mammals The world of paleontology has always been fascinating, filled with discoveries of prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. Recently, researchers have uncovered an incredible find – a collection of 52-million-year-old fossilized bat skeletons. Bats are fascinating creatures that have captured the … Read more