Astronomers are exploring what might be described as the first astronomical observing tool, potentially used by prehistoric humans 6,000 years ago. They suggest that the … A 6,000 year old telescope without a lensRead more
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Did Darwinian evolution begin before life itself?
A study done by physicists demonstrates that fundamental characteristics of polymeric molecules, such as their subunit composition, are sufficient to trigger selection processes in a … Did Darwinian evolution begin before life itself?Read more
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How ‘great’ was the great oxygenation event?
Around 2.5 billion years ago, our planet experienced what was possibly the greatest change in its history: According to the geological record, molecular oxygen suddenly … How ‘great’ was the great oxygenation event?Read more
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Ancient skeletal hand could reveal evolutionary secrets
Evolutionary expert Charles Darwin and others recognized a close evolutionary relationship between humans, chimps and gorillas based on their shared anatomies, raising some big questions: … Ancient skeletal hand could reveal evolutionary secretsRead more
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Neanderthal and early modern human stone tool culture co-existed for over 100,000 years
Research from the University of Kent’s School of Anthropology and Conservation has discovered that one of the earliest stone tool cultures, known as the Acheulean, … Neanderthal and early modern human stone tool culture co-existed for over 100,000 yearsRead more
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Compassion helped Neanderthals to survive
They have an unwarranted image as brutish and uncaring, but new research has revealed just how knowledgeable and effective Neanderthal healthcare was. The study, by … Compassion helped Neanderthals to surviveRead more
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Modern humans interbred with Denisovans twice in history
Modern humans co-existed and interbred not only with Neanderthals, but also with another species of archaic humans, the mysterious Denisovans. While developing a new genome-analysis … Modern humans interbred with Denisovans twice in historyRead more
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Brain Training Has No Effect on Decision-making or Cognitive Function
During the last decade, commercial brain-training programs have risen in popularity, offering people the hope of improving their cognitive abilities through the routine performance of … Brain Training Has No Effect on Decision-making or Cognitive FunctionRead more