March 31, 2022 Scientists map entire human genome, opening door to new medical discoveries After more than two decades, scientists say they have finally mapped out the entire human genome, paving the way for deeper insights into evolution, cancer, and birth defects.
March 5, 2022 T. Rex might actually be three separate species: study The iconic Tyrannosaurus rex, or "T. Rex," might need to be re-categorized into three distinct species, according to researchers.
January 2, 2022 Christians point to genetics breakthroughs to show Adam and Eve are not incompatible with evolution Many Christians have rejected the scientific theory of evolution in part because they think it rules out the existence of a historical Adam and Eve. Yet some scientists and theologians argue that recent breakthroughs in genetics make a historical Adam and Eve compatible with evolution, and that this development may help bridge what many see as a conflict between faith and science.
June 25, 2021 'Dragon Man' claimed as potential new human species after analysis of China skull A large fossilized skull discovered in China in 1933 may be a new species of ancient human, scientists said on Friday.
May 5, 2021 Trillions of cicadas about to emerge across US Within days, a couple weeks at most, the cicadas of Brood X (the X is the Roman numeral for 10) will emerge after 17 years underground.
July 11, 2018 Scientists reveal they have found the world's oldest color According to a recent study, bright pink is the world's oldest color, having been discovered in rocks that are 1.1 billion years old.
May 17, 2018 Could reviving Woolly-Mammoth genes fight the effects of global warming? JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Woolly mammoths have been extinct for more than 4,000 years, but with new gene-editing techniques, they could help mitigate the effects of a modern problem: climate change.
May 14, 2018 Two-headed fawn found in Minnesota forest shows rare wildlife deformity A mushroom hunter's discovery of a conjoined white-tailed fawn in a Minnesota forest two years ago is being hailed by researchers as a landmark case among oddities in nature.
March 22, 2018 Winged wonders: the exotic birds of Africa Bird lovers from all corners of the globe flock to Africa for the vast numbers of unique and remarkable species found throughout the continent.
March 21, 2018 4 up-close encounters with sea creatures Sharks and whales and manatees—oh my! For a kid fascinated by marine life, there’s nothing more exciting than interacting with a finned friend in its natural habitat. Got a water baby in your family? Here are four encounters that let you get up-close and personal with some not-so-scary sea creatures.
