Science

Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to shape hundreds of genes.Some researchers hold that evolution hasn’t much altered humans in the past 10,000 years. A new analysis of ancient DNA indicates that natural selection continued to […]

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK. Read More

In a new and ongoing exhibition, the American Museum of Natural History highlights the findings of Mark Norell and other fossil hunters responsible for its most important discoveries.In a new and ongoing exhibition, the American Museum of Natural History highlights the findings of Mark Norell and other fossil hunters responsible for its most important discoveries. Read

Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shipwreck.Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shipwreck. Read More

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests.Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests. Read

Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights.Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights. Read More

A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases. Read More

The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area. Read More

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other. Read More

The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey.The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey. Read More