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πŸ”¬ Just Discovered: Primate Origins Rewritten, Life's Building Blocks Found on Jupiter's Moons & More

Episode 284 Published 2Β months, 1Β week ago
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Paleontologists have uncovered the southernmost fossils ever found of Purgatorius β€” the earliest known primate relative β€” forcing a rethink of how quickly our ancient ancestors spread after the dinosaurs vanished. Scientists drilling deep beneath Antarctic ice have retrieved a 23-million-year climate record that could sharpen predictions about future sea-level rise. For the first time, researchers have captured high-resolution images of the protein behind cold and menthol sensations, opening new doors for chronic pain treatment. Ancient DNA from a 2,800-year-old mass grave in Serbia is revealing disturbing details about one of Europe's largest known prehistoric massacres. And new findings suggest Jupiter's moons may have formed with complex organic molecules β€” potential building blocks of life β€” already baked in.

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