During human birth, the fetus typically navigates a tight, convoluted birth canal by flexing and rotating its head at various stages. This complex process comes … Complex human childbirth and cognitive abilities a result of walking uprightRead more
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A newly identified virus emerges from the deep
This week in Microbiology Spectrum, an international group of researchers report the discovery of a new virus isolated from sediment brought up from a depth … A newly identified virus emerges from the deepRead more
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March for Science
On Saturday, April 22nd tens of thousands of protestors defied bone chilling rain to march on Washington D.C., while fellow marchers protested at “March for … March for ScienceRead more
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How to Speak Science
These six words have different meanings when scientists use them The vocabulary of science can be quite confusing. Not only do scientists use highly technical … How to Speak ScienceRead more
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Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?
If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf,” you might imagine snapping fangs and fights to the death for dominance. The idea that wolf packs … Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?Read more
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Hunter-gatherers and farmers were intimately linked
In human history, the transition from hunting and gathering to farming is a significant one. As such, hunter-gatherers and farmers are usually thought about as … Hunter-gatherers and farmers were intimately linkedRead more
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What Scientists Are Learning about Women’s Health from Other Female Animals
Projected on the massive screen behind me onstage, a herd of giraffes rushes across a sweep of savanna. With the video set to loop, the … What Scientists Are Learning about Women’s Health from Other Female AnimalsRead more
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Is It Forensics or Is It Junk Science?
It’s been decades since the intersection of forensic science and criminal justice first became a pop culture phenomenon, popularized by countless TV shows, movies and … Is It Forensics or Is It Junk Science?Read more
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Let Teenagers Sleep
Teenagers are some of the most sleep-deprived people in the U.S. On average, teens do not get enough sleep, and more important, they do not … Let Teenagers SleepRead more
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Scientists Created Male and Female Cells from a Single Person
Most people have two sex chromosomes, either two X’s or an X and a Y, which give rise to female or male biological attributes on … Scientists Created Male and Female Cells from a Single PersonRead more