Tag: Evolution
The evolution of languages illuminated by a script from Liberia
Do the writings tend to become simpler over time? In order to answer this question, researchers studied the evolution of the Vai script, originating in Liberia, which was invented by…
Evolution of life on Earth and supernovae would be closely related
In their quest to understand the origins of life, scientists wonder in particular about the conditions conducive to its emergence. Many hypotheses have already been formulated. And today, researchers are…
Discoveries of submerged archaeological treasures off the coast of Israel
Near the port of Caesarea, Israel, the remains of ships and the treasures they carried to the IIIe and XIVe centuries have been discovered. Among these, a ring adorned with…
Paleontology: the major discoveries in 2021
For the end of the year, Futura offers you a selection of novelties that have marked the field of paleontology in 2021. Discover or rediscover the history of fossils as…
Iron as the key to finding life on other planets?
The ability of a planet to support life depends on several characteristics. The presence of liquid water or oxygen. The position of the planet in relation to its host star,…
Changes in Earth’s orbit alter the evolution of marine life
We already knew that the eccentricity of the Earth was synchronized with the glacial cycles. French researchers have just discovered that it also governs the evolution of marine life and…
The migratory bird strategy to avoid overheating in flight
Some migratory birds can fly for several days without interruption and therefore without being able to shelter from the sun’s rays. A study carried out on more than 9,000 species…
META. The Facebook group will change its name to Meta, the services and technologies remaining unchanged. A way to prepare the evolution towards the metaverse, but also to change the brand image of the social network …
META. The Facebook group will change its name to Meta, the services and technologies remaining unchanged. A way to prepare the evolution towards the metaverse, but also to change the…
Beasts of science: lemurs have rhythm in their skin
“Bêtes de science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful stories that tell the living in all its freshness. But also in all its complexity. A parenthesis to marvel at…