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A Newly Found Stone Tomb Is Revealing Europe’s Ancient Past
The ancient funerary monument overturns an archaeological theory that’s been dominant for decades.
What It Takes to Maintain a World Cup Soccer Pitch
There’s a lot more to it than you might expect.
Scientists Traced the Evolution of the Potato Back to the Andes
A new DNA study found that Peruvian Andeans possess a high number of salivary amylase genes, or AMY1, for digesting starchy foods like the native potato.
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A top-rated robot vacuum, serious suction, and hands-off maintenance—now with a big discount.
The Terrifying Moment an Experiment Went Wrong
A mistake by geneticist Warwick Estevam Kerr’s assistant led to “killer bees” wreaking deadly havoc on the Western Hemisphere.
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