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Neanderthal Teeth May Push Back Origin of Species
Some of the oldest known Neanderthal remains include teeth that could push back the split with modern human lineages, but not all scientists are convinced
Did Susan Sontag Write Her Husband’s Seminal Book?
An upcoming biography claims that before she became a towering literary figure, Sontag was the true author of Freud: The Mind of the Moralist
Tastier Tomatoes May Be Making a Comeback
A new analysis found that a flavor-making gene variant absent in most older variations of the fruit is increasing in frequency
Town Is Offers $2,250 to Decipher Inscription
The inscription was probably made during the 18th century
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Humans and Ants Engage in Similar Types of Warfare
In both humans and social insects, the capacity to engage in total war seems to hinge on population numbers
Apollo Data Shows the Moon Is Tectonically Active
Analysis of seismic data collected on the Apollo missions shows the moon is probably tectonically active
The ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Trope Is True
Caterpillars shed their skin at least four times before they become butterflies. To fuel this transformation, they need to eat constantly—and they certainly do
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