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Scientists discover why this endangered monkey’s nose is so big
KLAX-TV· 4 days agoThe proboscis monkey grew his famously big nose so he could get more sex, according to a new study....
Survey reveals growing support for changing Australia Day date
Phys.org· 3 days agoThis contrasts with a 2019 poll by ANU researchers showing 70% support for 26 January and a...
Excavation reveals 'major' ancient migration to Timor Island
Science Daily· 6 days agoResearchers from The Australian National University (ANU), Flinders University, University College London (UCL) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity ...
City Water, Lights and Power gearing up for possible lawsuit against EPA over new rules
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“Isn’t this money better spent on current environmental concerns?” said Anu Paruchuri, a Springfield...
Unlocking the link between autoimmunity and infection
Cosmos· 3 days agoResearchers from The Australian National University have discovered the gene, called Zeb2, that...
Timor Cave Discredits Once-Favored Explanation For How People Reached Australia
IFLScience· 4 days agoLaili rock shelter on the island of Timor, north of Australia, appears to provide the smoking gun to rule out what was once considered the obvious route for one of the greatest and least understood ...
Proboscis Monkeys' Bulbous Noses Send Females Wild At The Sight – And Sound – Of Them
IFLScience· 4 days agoAlthough hideously ugly to humans, male proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) use their noses to woo...
Honk! These monkeys have truly legendary noses – now we better understand why they evolved
The Conversation· 5 days agoMale proboscis monkeys are known for their large, bulbous nose appendages. It’s a strange feature to evolve – with new research shedding light on their unlikely origin story.