As puzzling as a platypus: The JWST finds some hard to categorize objects

The platypus is one of evolution's lovable, oddball animals. The creature seems to defy well-understood rules of biology by ...
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NASA's James Webb spots strange 'astronomy's platypus' galaxies in early universe

Astronomers sweeping through the archive of NASA's James Webb Telescope found a group of galaxies with an unknown combination ...
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Fossil discovery reinvents story of echidna and platypus evolution

If you’ve always thought echidnas and platypuses were distant cousins who went their separate ways on land and water, think again. A single fossilized arm bone, found in a remote corner of ...
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JWST finds bizarre baby 'platypus' galaxies or a brand-new class

The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its infrared gaze on the early universe and found something that should not quite ...
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The surprising evolution of the weirdest animals on Earth, according to a new study

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The story of two of ...
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Consider the platypus evolution through biology's most baffling beasts Maggie Ryan Sandford ; illustrations by Rodica Prato

Preface: The loaded word -- Who you callin' an animal? -- Darwin, Darwin, Darwin...! -- The tree [strikethrough] river of life -- Part 1: Outside in -- Part 2: Song of myself -- Part 3: Hopeless ...
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In most mammals, one gene determines sex. But 100 million years ago, platypuses and echidnas went their own way

Linda Shearwin receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Frank Grützner does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...