Biologists discovered that ancient human genetic code building hands also encoded another body part, possibly tails or fins, revealing evolutionary links.
Published September 19, 2025, the study analyzes DNA segments, suggesting shared origins with primates.
Implications for regenerative medicine and birth defects.
Experts hail it as a breakthrough in understanding limb evolution.
The finding, from genomic sequencing, challenges prior models, opening research avenues.
This advances science in 2025, bridging paleontology and genetics.
2025-09-21 16:11:00
Life-size carvings of camels and gazelles unearthed in the desert suggest human habitation 2,000 years earlier than thought.
2025-10-02 11:25:00
Scientists develop ground-breaking method to detect tiny protein clusters in the brain believed to trigger Parkinson's disease.
2025-10-02 10:23:00
NASA’s Europa Clipper launches to explore Jupiter’s icy moon for signs of habitability and a subsurface ocean.
2025-10-01 23:37:00
A 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt uncovers mummified cats, scarabs, and statues, shedding light on ancient burial practices.
2025-10-01 19:09:00
UK's August 2025 space report shows lower collision risks, 34 maneuvers.
2025-09-20 17:18:00
A roundup of the latest science and technology news, including a new satellite launch, an update on AI in the workplace, and a breakthrough in medical research.
2025-09-19 11:41:00
NASA's Venus probe detects phosphine, hinting at microbial life in the atmosphere.
2025-09-16 21:40:00
UK Space Agency announces Mars rover mission for 2028, partnering with ESA.
2025-09-15 19:19:00
A new AI-powered tool from the University of Bristol predicts flood risks with high accuracy, aiding UK emergency planning.
2025-09-13 12:32:00
Palaeontologists identify a new dinosaur species, Newtonsaurus cambrensis, from a 125-year-old fossil using 3D scanning technology.
2025-09-12 19:21:00
A new study has found that a baby's cries of pain produce an automatic emotional response in adults, as evidenced by a change in their facial temperature.
2025-09-11 21:22:00
A new study has found that a baby's cries of pain produce an automatic emotional response in adults, as evidenced by a change in their facial temperature.
2025-09-11 20:45:00
A new study shows that parents, regardless of gender, respond automatically to non-linear-phonics (NLP) in a baby's cry, which signals real pain.
2025-09-11 18:49:00
The CALM program educates 9,000 Reading students on pollution.
2025-09-10 17:50:00
The CALM program educates thousands of Reading schoolchildren on air quality.
2025-09-10 10:03:00
Reading’s CALM program educates 9,000 students on air quality.
2025-09-09 11:58:00
The CALM program reaches 9,000 Reading students with air quality education.
2025-09-09 11:19:00
The CALM program educated 9,000 pupils on air pollution in Reading.
2025-09-08 13:10:00
A new Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in slowing cognitive decline in early trials.
2025-09-04 20:21:00