At a young age I learned that global population was increasing and worried about whether there would be sufficient resources for all of the new … The Problem with PercentagesRead more
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Earliest Evidence of Wooden Construction Uncovered
Archaeologists have discovered two logs that were cut with stone tools almost half a million years ago beside a waterfall in central Africa. The surprising … Earliest Evidence of Wooden Construction UncoveredRead more
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Our Ancestors as Lovers, Not Fighters
At the heart of scientific questions about the origins of humanity lie questions of human nature. Are Homo sapiens intrinsically lovers or fighters, predators or … Our Ancestors as Lovers, Not FightersRead more
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New international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique for assessing the age of historical … New international carbon dating standardRead more
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525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolution
Fossils of a tiny sea creature that died more than half a billion years ago may compel a science textbook rewrite of how brains evolved. … 525-million-year-old fossil defies textbook explanation for brain evolutionRead more
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400 Climate Scientists Endorse Call to Halt Fossil Fuels
Ahead of a major march Sunday in New York City to escalate the fight to end fossil fuels, hundreds of climate activists blocked the entrances … 400 Climate Scientists Endorse Call to Halt Fossil FuelsRead more
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Why Sleep-Deprived People Are More Selfish and Lonely
How did you sleep last night? For many people, the answer is “not great.” In the U.S., about a third of people get fewer than … Why Sleep-Deprived People Are More Selfish and LonelyRead more
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380-million-year-old heart
Researchers have discovered a 380-million-year-old heart — the oldest ever found — alongside a separate fossilised stomach, intestine and liver in an ancient jawed fish, … 380-million-year-old heartRead more
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Why Was Carl Sagan Blackballed from the National Academy of Sciences?
In 1991, the American astronomer and superstar science popularizer Carl Sagan was nominated for membership in the National Academy of Sciences. Despite the efforts of … Why Was Carl Sagan Blackballed from the National Academy of Sciences?Read more