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Charles Darwin’s Lesser-Known Eccentric Exploits
Paddling a duck foot in water and other small experiments led to Darwin’s big theory of evolution.
Recreate Darwin’s Experiments In Your Backyard
Biologist James T. Costa recreated some of Darwin’s experiments that led to his theory of evolution. Now, you can try them in the comfort of your backyard.
How Do You Figure Out How Dinosaurs Walked?
Analyze the gait of bipedal organisms, including humans, chimps, and birds, then use pelvic anatomy to predict how theropod dinosaurs walked.
11:35
Sleepy Times Under The Sea
New research indicates that even animals as simple as jellyfish have the need to doze.
If You’re Drinking Tap Water, You’re Consuming Plastic Pollutants
If synthetic fibers are in tap water, they’re also likely in foods prepared with water, such as bread, pasta, and baby formula, researchers say.
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When Dung Is What’s For Dinner
Dung and carrion beetles dine on pretty unsavory items. But this cleanup crew is essential for the world’s nutrient recycling.
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How Do We Study Ancient Americans?
Anthropologists use genetic information and found artifacts to piece together how the first Americans populated the continent.
One Person’s Dung Is Another One’s Treasure
We took a field trip in Kansas to find some dung beetles.
Shedding Light On The New Zealand Glow Worm
Biochemists Miriam Sharpe and Kurt Krause hope to discover the molecular basis for the New Zealand glow worm’s bioluminescence.
Do Edible Dormice Hold Secrets To The Fountain Of Youth?
Investigate the relationship between the protective ends of DNA, called telomeres, and lifespan in a long-lived rodent.