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Modern human DNA may have made up a surprisingly large amount of the Neanderthal genome, a new study finds.

Neanderthals didn't truly go extinct, but were rather absorbed into the modern human population, DNA study suggests

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Experts have predicted the length of days on Earth are going to get longer and longer as time goes on.Thanks to the ever-evolving amount of research, scientists are now able to predict how life on Earth might change. Due to factors like climate change, experts believe there is a chance we are heading for a “triple whammy” extinction event within the next 250 million years.But before that happens, experts have predicted Earth's days are going to become longer and longer due to changes in the planet’s rotation.It’s a well-known fact that every 24 hours, the Earth does one full rotation...

Scientists predict Earth's days are going to get longer and longer

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Once upon a time, Earth was barren. Everything changed when, somehow, out of the chemistry available early in our planet's history, something started squirming – processing available matter to survive, to breed, to thrive.



					
			

What that something was, and when it first squirmed, have been burning questions that have puzzled humanity probably for as long as we've been able to ask "what am I?"
Now, a new study has found some answers – and life emerged surprisingly early.
By studying the genomes of organisms that are alive today, scientists have determined that the last universal common ancestor (LUCA), the first organism that spawned...

Gobsmacking Study Finds Life on Earth Emerged 4.2 Billion Years Ago

In science, we usually share our successes and ignore the less glamorous mishaps. We decided to follow a different approach. This is the story of how multiple generations of scientists collaborated to decipher the genome of the mammoth formerly known as Lonely Boy, often referred to as the last mammoth on the Earth.

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

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For the first time, researchers have reconstructed fossilized chromosomes

Scientists just made a big breakthrough with woolly mammoth DNA

The face of one of the earliest known Homo sapiens, the oldest known human, has been revealed 300,000 years after his death. The Jebel Irhoud fossils, discovered in Morocco, have pushed back the timeline of Homo sapiens by 100,000 years, revealing that our ancestors spread across Africa much earlier than previously thought.

Jebel Irhoud: Scientists reveal face of the world’s first known human

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

NASA's Perseverance rover spotted a bizarrely light-toned boulder on Mars, the likes of which have never been seen before.

'1st of its kind': NASA spots unusually light-colored boulder on Mars that may reveal clues of the planet's past

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The rotation of the solid iron ball that comprises the Earth‘s inner core has slowed to the point that scientists think it’s spinning in a different rotation. Knewz.com has learned that since seismologists are unable to directly sample it they have arrived at their conclusions by observing the changing patterns of large earthquakes. The Earth’s […]

Earth's Inner Core May Have Slowed Down So Much It's Now Moving Backwards, Scientists Grope for Answers

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

For the first time, scientists have discovered a cave on the moon, estimated to be at least 100 meters deep. This discovery could be pivotal for establishing a permanent human base on the lunar surface, offering protection from radiation, extreme temperatures, and space weather. Researchers believe this cave is just one of potentially hundreds hidden in an “underground, undiscovered world.”

Scientists discover cave on moon, a potential lunar home for humans

Scientists have just unlocked one of nature’s most colossal enigmas – a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth’s genome and 3D chromosomal structures. This incredible achievement is first of its kind for any ancient DNA sample, courtesy of the combined efforts of an international research team. Woolly mammoth DNA discovery.

Woolly mammoth freeze-dried skin has active DNA after 52,000 years

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

In the world of archaeology and anthropology, the Neanderthal has long been a subject of intrigue and speculation. Ever since the first Neanderthal bones were unearthed in 1856, these ancient hominins have posed a string of questions. Were they different or similar to us? Did our ancestors coexist peacefully or...

Neanderthals and humans had multiple waves of contact

Our fingernails know us so well that they can sometimes even tell us about our health. But there's a surprising amount we don't know about them, such as their unexpectedly precise sensitivity to the slightest touch. A study has found humans can identify where touch is applied to their fingernails...

Your Fingernails Have Unexpectedly Precise Sensory Capabilities

Little is known about the Denisovans. But a new study is revealing how these enigmatic ancient humans survived in the Tibetan plateau, one of Earth’s most extreme environments.

Denisovans were living on the Tibetan plateau surprisingly recently, scientists say

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Humans And Neanderthals Had a Longer, More Intertwined Relationship Than We Thought


 Neanderthals and modern humans had a fascinatingly intertwined past. We know, from studies of our own DNA, that when the paths of the two species...

Humans And Neanderthals Had a Longer, More Intertwined Relationship Than We Thought

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