The small organ evolved too many times for it to be an accident, but it’s still unclear what it does.
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A small insect-eating animal is the common ancestor of whales, elephants, dogs, and humans.
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Bamboo sharks still developing in their egg cases respond to a predator presence by ceasing movement and even breathing.
Carl Woese, the discoverer of the third domain of life, has passed away at age 84.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has agreed to stop awarding new grants until it addresses concerns about the integrity of is review process.
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas is under investigation following further concerns about the legitimacy of its grant review process.
Nominated as a write-in candidate as a protest against the anti-science incumbent, famed naturalist Charles Darwin won 4,000 congressional votes in a Georgia county.
Biotech, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies have spent a record-breaking amount this election—nearly $200 million.
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