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Editor at @gamer_stones | Freelance Science Writer

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Jay Kakade is a freelance science writer, focused on the intersection of biology, health, and technology. Jay likes to cover topics ranging from genetics and neuroscience to ecology and cutting-edge medical advances. His work has been published in New Scientist, Live Science, and New Atlas.

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These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle - and even share dinner

These giant carnivorous bats hug, cuddle - and even share dinner

Infrared cameras in Costa Rica revealed that the world's largest carnivorous bat maintains close social bonds…

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Common asthma drug could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

Common asthma drug could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

A single dose of the asthma medication zileuton stopped severe allergic reactions in mice by blocking food al…

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How our modern-day potato evolved from tomatoes 9 million years ago

How our modern-day potato evolved from tomatoes 9 million years ago

Tracing the potato's deep ancestry, researchers have revealed a surprising origin story: modern potatoes emer…

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North America is sinking down into the Earth's mantle

North America is sinking down into the Earth's mantle

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath t…

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Earth's oceans used to be green, and they could turn purple next

Earth's oceans used to be green, and they could turn purple next

For ages, Earth has been known as a blue planet, a vision largely shaped by the vast oceans that cover three-…

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The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip

The tree‑climbing amphibian with a blood‑powered grip

Wandering salamanders control their veritable grip by pumping blood into and draining it from translucent toe…

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Neanderthals likely used rhinoceros teeth as versatile, heavy-duty tools

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By Jay Kakade 
| Earth.com
The use of faunal tools by Neanderthals for their daily operations has intrigued researchers. Archaeologists have long known that our distant cousins were skilled enough to make tools from animal remains. Previous studies have shown the potential for using teeth from mammals such as bears, wolves, and foxes. Now, researchers suggest that rhinoceros teeth may have also belonged in that toolkit.
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Intelligent 'krakens' really did rule the seas 100 million years ago

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By Jay Kakade 
| refractor.io
Bus-sized cephalopods reminiscent of the legendary kraken may have sat at the top of the food chain, using their smarts to hunt down prey in the oceans of the Late Cretaceous. Large vertebrates such as mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, sharks, and large fish are thought to have dominated the list of apex predators in the ocean for over 370 million years, while invertebrates like squid and ammonoids were typically viewed as prey.
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Competition from neighbors may explain why male primates grow larger than females

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By Jay Kakade 
| Earth.com
For decades, scientists thought they knew why male primates are often much larger than females. The explanation seemed simple: males primates compete with each other inside their social groups, and larger size improves their chances of winning access to mates. But a new study argues that scientists may have been focused too narrowly.
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