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Dire Wolf De-Extinction Breeds Both Hope and Uncertainty
Follow the progress of Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi, three wolves that have become the stars of Colossal Biosciences’ dire wolf de-extinction project.
New Evidence Debunks the Theory That Dinosaurs Were Declining Before the Asteroid
New research suggests the theory that dinosaurs were declining before Chicxulub is the result of a poor (and misleading) fossil record.
Cannabis Extracts Show Promise in Treating Symptoms Associated With Autism in Children and Teens
Learn about how an oral dose of CBD extract improves social responsiveness, reduces repetitious behaviors and anxiety for autistic children and teens.
What Did Dinosaurs Taste Like? Probably Not Like Chicken
Learn why it’s so difficult to know what dinosaurs would have tasted like, and what some experts hypothesize.
When Searching for Life on Exoplanets, a Lack of Its Signs Is Only a Starting Point
Learn why finding no obvious biosignatures on 40 to 80 exoplanets doesn’t mean that life doesn’t exist outside Earth. It just provides a way to narrow the search.
A Circuit in Your Brain Controls Your Political Passion and Intensity
Learn about the associations between brain injuries and political behavior, which reveal which brain regions regulate our interest in politics.
Female Hormones Help the Body Produce Its Own Opioids to Handle Pain
Studying how the different sexes manage pain could lead to better treatments for pain conditions.
Why Babies Shouldn’t Drink Water — and When It’s Safe to Start
Learn how even though water is vital for life, it can be dangerous for babies under six months. Here’s what every parent should know.
Bonobos Communicate Like Humans, At Least When It Comes to Combining Calls
Learn more about complex compositionality, an ability to combine words and calls that humans and bonobos apparently share.