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Why in the news? A new study reveals that the Nicobarese ancestors migrated to the Nicobar Islands about 5,000 years ago, correcting the earlier belief of migration over 11,000 years ago, based on advanced genetic analysis techniques. Key Findings of the Study: Scientists initially believed the Austroasiatic ancestors of the Nicobarese arrived over 11,000 years …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Paleontologists uncover a 100-million-year-old pterosaur species in Australia, offering insights into the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates, marking a significant paleontological discovery. Discovery of a New Pterosaur Species: Paleontologists in western Queensland, Australia, uncovered a 100-million-year-old fossil of a new pterosaur species. Pterosaurs, flying reptiles of the Mesozoic Era (252.2–66 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A new study shows that a massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago, much larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs, may have aided early microbial life by providing essential nutrients. Meteorite Impact and Its Immediate Effects: A meteorite, spanning 37-58 km, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago, causing global …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Recent research highlights the connection between environmental change and the evolution of new species among Darwin’s finches, emphasising their role as key examples of adaptive radiation in evolutionary biology. About Darwin’s Finches: Darwin’s finches are small land birds named after Charles Darwin. They include 15 species: 14 found in the Galápagos …
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