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Mice With a Human Gene Started Squeaking Differently. Could This Tiny Genetic Mutation Explain the Origin of Speech?
In a lab at Rockefeller University in New York, a mouse squeaks. But this is no ordinary squeak. It is a strange, complex ...
Inside Ag: How tiny microbes power Idaho's farms
While some microbes can cause diseases, many play essential roles in processes such as growing food and the production of oxygen.
DC to Revisit Mister Terrific Origin in Limited Series Ahead of 'Superman'
DC Comics is set to revisit the origin of Mr. Terrific in a new limited series ahead of the DCU appearance of the character ...
Not So Random After All: Scientists Uncover Surprising New Clues to the Origin of Life
New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speaking? Scientists suggest genetics played a big role. They say the evolution of this singular ability ...
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Why it’s so hard to tell when Homo sapiens became a distinct species
The more we discover about our species' family tree, the harder it becomes to pinpoint when exactly Homo sapiens emerged, ...
The Gene That Made Mice Squeak Strangely
A genetic study published on Tuesday offers an important new clue. Researchers found that, between 250,000 and 500,000 years ...
The Simpsons Gives Mr. Burns New Origin Story in Disney+ Special
The Simpsons has returned to Disney+ with a brand new exclusive episode only seen with the streaming service, and with it has given C. Montgomery Burns a new origin for how he actually turned evil.