Scientists have long been captivated by the vastness of deep space, a realm of cosmic wonders and astronomical mysteries. Yet,…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient Herpesviruses and Modern Dementia
This Week in Virology (TWiV) podcast episode 1287, released on January 11, 2026, delved into two significant advancements in virology:…
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Ancient Reptiles Used Rib Cages and Cartilage for Breathing, Preserved Specimens Reveal
Remarkable fossil discoveries are shedding new light on the respiratory mechanics of ancient reptiles, with recent analyses of exceptionally preserved…
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Ctenophore Sensory Organ Reveals Ancient Origins of Complex Neural Systems
Detailed three dimensional reconstructions of a key sensory structure in ctenophores reveal far greater structural and functional complexity than scientists…
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The Power of the Flock: Seabird Guano Fueled Ancient Peruvian Prosperity and Inca Alliances
New archaeological research suggests that seabird guano, nutrient-rich bird droppings, played a major role in transforming agriculture in ancient Peru…
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Unveiling the Ancient Architects of Plant Life: Breakthroughs in Deep Time Genetics Reveal Enduring Regulatory DNA
The familiar vastness of deep space has long captivated human imagination, but a parallel realm of scientific inquiry, "deep time,"…
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The Ancient Cave’s Secret: How Fossilized Skeletons Became Tiny Bee Hotels
Thousands of years ago, a dramatic tableau unfolded within the dark recesses of a cave on the Caribbean island of…
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TWiV 1287: Ancient herpesviruses and modern dementia
Virologists Uncover Deep History of Human Herpesviruses and Explore Shingles Vaccine’s Impact on Dementia In a wide-ranging discussion broadcast on…
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Chemical Fossils in Ancient Rocks Point to Sea Sponge Ancestors as Earliest Animals
Researchers at MIT have uncovered compelling new chemical clues embedded within exceptionally ancient rocks, strongly suggesting that some of the…
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Future Missions to Mars May Need to Dig for Ancient Life in Ice Deposits
The search for life beyond Earth has long captivated humanity, and Mars, our planetary neighbor, remains a prime candidate for…
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