Researchers uncover osteoderms in nearly half of all lizard species worldwide, shedding light on heat regulation, mobility, and calcium storage. This discovery reshapes the understanding of reptile evolution, suggesting that these skin bones evolved in response to environmental pressures.
SourceMuseum Victoria·JournalZoological Journal of the Linnean Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 20, 2025
A new study reveals the personal diaries of teenage boys in Stalin's Russia, offering insights into their daily lives, family struggles, and experiences under Soviet rule. The diaries, written between 1930 and 1941, provide a unique perspective on life during this tumultuous period.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalSlavic Review·DateJul 20, 2025
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered aluminium-20, an unstable isotope that decays via three-proton emission. The study provides insights into the structure and decay of nuclei beyond the proton drip line, shedding light on isospin symmetry breaking.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2025
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The study reveals highly refined axon targeting and arborization in primates, with distinct PFC neuron subtypes projecting to different brain regions. This finding suggests a modular network of intra-PFC connections providing a structural basis for working memory.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalCell·DateJul 20, 2025
A comprehensive study of over 2,500 bat faecal samples reveals that young bats are frequently infected with multiple coronaviruses. This finding could inform the prediction of emerging riskier coronaviruses and highlights the importance of understanding coronavirus evolution in their natural host.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateJul 20, 2025
Researchers have discovered biological triggers of oil production in oats, which will help processing and drive demand for Australian-grown oats. The study identified key enzymes involved in oil synthesis, which could be genetically manipulated to lower oil content.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalInternational Journal of Biological Macromolecules·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2025