Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

Surprising fossil discoveries trace back the evolution of complex animals

The artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine environment preserved in the Jiangchuan region Xiaodong Wang A large and well-preserved series of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished during the rapid burst of evolution known as the Cambrian explosion. This event, which took place about 541 million to … Read more

Angle evolution of the superconducting phase diagram in twisted bilayer WSe2 – Nature

Angle evolution of the superconducting phase diagram in twisted bilayer WSe2 - Nature

Xia, Y. et al. Superconductivity in twisted bilayer WSe2. Nature 6372025–838 (2025). Article Google Scholar Guo, Y. et al. Superconductivity in 5.0° twisted bilayer WSe2. Nature 637839–845 (2025). Article ADS CAS PubMed Google Scholar Cao, Y. et al. Correlative behavior of half-filling magic-angle graphene superlattices. Nature 55680–84 (2018). Article ADS CAS PubMed Google Scholar Yankowitz, … Read more

Scientists recently discovered DNA “supergenes” that speed up evolution

Scientists recently discovered DNA "supergenes" that speed up evolution

Researchers have discovered a powerful genetic mechanism that may help explain how some species evolve at an astonishing rate. Some parts of the DNA, known as “flipped” parts, seem to help fish adapt to new conditions more quickly and even split into completely new species. These genetic components act as evolutionary accelerators, preserving traits and … Read more