Did Ancient Earth’s Gases Ignite Life? New Research Reveals Surprising Origins of DNA
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Ever wondered how life began on Earth? It’s one of the biggest mysteries, and while scientists are still searching for…
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Decoding the DNA of the Last Neanderthal: A Discovery That Reshapes Human History
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In an unexpected turn of events, recent DNA sequencing has provided profound insights into the life of one of the…
DNA Analysis Uncovers Hundreds of Microbial Species in the Atmosphere, Posing Potential Health Risks
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In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a collaborative effort between climate experts,…
Ancient DNA reveals the origin of the first nomadic empire
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DNA Evidence Sheds Light on First Nomadic Empire’s Multiethnic Origins The Xiongnu: A Diverse Empire Spanning Continents Two millennia ago,…
Scientists Create Mammoth Meatballs from DNA samples; Would you Eat it?
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Reviving Extinct Flavors: A Step Toward Climate-Friendly Meat Alternatives The project aims to showcase the potential of cell-grown meat without…
Only 7% of our DNA is Unique to Modern Humans
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American geneticists analyzed 279 genomes of modern and 3 archaic people and found that the human genome is only 1.5-7 percent unique in relation to other hominins.
Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Helped Scientists Find 14 Living Male Descendants
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Imagine finding out that you are a descendant of one of the greatest historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci.
How Ancient DNA Sheds Light On the Origin of the Biblical Canaanite Civilization
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A comprehensive study of ancient DNA offers an intriguing window into the past, illuminating the heritage of the Canaanites, an…
Modern-day Africans Conserve DNA from Unknown Extinct Human Species
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According to a study published in Genome Biology, modern-day Africans conserve DNA from an unknown and extinct human species. With…
The Surprising Mystery Behind King Tut’s Golden Mask: Was It Really Meant for Him?
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A re-examination of Howard Carter’s 1922 discovery has led experts to conclude that the mask, originally thought to immortalize the…
NASA Unveils a Bold New Lunar Rover Prototype with a Unique Design
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As NASA prepares for its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, the space agency has introduced a cutting-edge…
Scientists Discover Ancient Microbes in a 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock—Could They Unlock Clues About Life on Mars?
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Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in a 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from…
The Secret to Greenland Shark’s Extraordinary Longevity Could Unlock the Mysteries of Aging
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For as long as humans have been around, the quest for longer life has remained an elusive dream. While we…
New Discoveries Suggest Early Norse Explorers Met Indigenous North Americans 500 Years Before Columbus
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Recent genetic studies of ivory artifacts unearthed across Europe provide compelling evidence that Norse hunters ventured into North American waters…
32,400-Year-Old Woolly Rhino Unearthed in Russia
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A 32,400-year-old woolly rhinoceros has been unearthed in the Sakha Republic of Russia, offering scientists a remarkably preserved window into…
25,000-Year-Old Tools Uncovered in Pyrenees Challenge Human Migration Theories
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Key Takeaways: Human habitation in the Pyrenees may have begun earlier than previously thought, with tools dating back 25,000 years…
Scientists Encode Human Genome on a ‘Memory Crystal’ That Could Last Billions of Years
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In a remarkable effort to preserve human existence, scientists have encoded the entire human genome onto a revolutionary storage medium…
How Did Life Begin on Earth?
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For as long as humans have gazed up at the stars or pondered the world around them, one question has…
SpaceX Crew Returns After Historic Private Spacewalk
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In brief: Jared Isaacman, a tech entrepreneur, and his SpaceX crew returned to Earth following a five-day mission that marked…
Planet Nine: The Long-Awaited Discovery May Be Closer Than We Think
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The search for the elusive Planet Nine has fascinated astronomers for years, with many speculating that this mysterious world lurks…
Incredible Animation Tracks Earth’s Tectonic Plates Over 1.8 Billion Years
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For the first time, scientists have mapped the shifting tectonic plates of our planet over the last 1.8 billion years,…
Six Extinct Species That Scientists May Soon Revive
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The field of de-extinction, which focuses on the revival of extinct species, is making significant strides. Advances in this area…