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The scientists examined the lineages of two groups of bivalves—marine invertebrates that include clams, oysters, mussels, and ...

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Although astronomers have found thousands of exoplanets, the number of confirmed exomoons—and exorings—is still zero. But ...

Ancient linkups may have happened more frequently between female humans and male Neanderthals, according to an new genetic ...

Geneticists have a better understanding of how prehistoric pairings unfolded, with new research suggesting they were mostly between male Neanderthals and female humans.

By now, it’s firmly established that modern humans and their Neanderthal relatives met and mated as our ancestors expanded ...

The preference of some mosquitoes in the Anopheles leucosphyrus (Leucosphyrus) group—including those that transmit ...

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Every February, Americans enjoy a long weekend known as Presidents' Day. For many, it’s associated with retail sales, time off work, and the unofficial midpoint of winter. But the story behind ...