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New Study Shows That Neanderthal Men Likely Repeatedly Mated with Human Women
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (385+ words) The findings may reveal new insights into early human mating preferences A new study has revealed new insights into the mating patterns and preferences of early humans. The study, published in the journal Science on Feb. 26, found that when Neanderthals…...
Want to Improve Your Brain Power? Watch Birds (No, Really!)
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) Want to Improve Your Brain Power? Watch Birds (No, Really!)People.com Want to Improve Your Brain Power? Watch Birds (No, Really!) Becoming an expert on a subject can help your brain retain more information as you age, new research…...
NASA Astronaut Sheds Light on 'Medical Event' That Cut Space Mission Short, but Says He’s Now 'Doing Very Well"
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (431+ words) Although previously unidentified by NASA, astronaut Mike Fincke revealed that he was the crew member who required "required immediate attention" A NASA astronaut revealed that he was the team member whose medical issue led to his crew's early return to…...
After Nearly 2 Centuries, Giant Tortoises Have Returned to a Galápagos Island After Historic Rewilding Efforts
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (320+ words) Over 150 captive-bred, juvenile tortoises have been released in coordination with a landmark ecological restoration project For the first time in nearly two centuries, giant tortoises are roaming the volcanic landscapes of Floreana Island " a landmark moment in conservation and ecological…...
How to Watch the Northern Lights from 10 States Tonight
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (413+ words) With the spring equinox approaching, the northern lights become twice as likely in the upcoming weeks The sky's putting on a show! If you've ever dreamt about seeing the northern lights firsthand (without having to hop on an international flight),…...
Man Narrowly Avoids Sting from Venomous Eagle Ray While Rescuing the Fish from Hot Pier
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (282+ words) A passerby in Australia sprang into action after finding a venomous eagle ray stranded on a scorching harbor pier A routine day at an Australian harbor turned into a surprising wildlife rescue when a passerby discovered a large eagle ray…...
Aquarium Otters Enjoy Playful Day of ‘Rolling, Sliding and Romping’ Through Fresh Snow Following Baltimore Storm
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (256+ words) "Marylanders may have been fretting about the snow, but the otters visiting our Harbor Wetland exhibit were not," the National Aquarium wrote The playful otters at Baltimore's National Aquarium were not about to let the recent dump of fresh snow…...
How to Watch the Northern Lights from 11 States Tonight
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (408+ words) Auroras are twice as likely in the weeks leading up to the spring equinox Stop what you're doing, and look up! If you've been patiently waiting for the aurora borealis, late February is your window." The sky is about to…...
Famous Bald Eagle Couple, Freedom and Liberty, Lay a Rare Third Egg on President's Day
1+ week, 3+ day ago (485+ words) The patriotic pair have already laid two eggs this month Two bald eagles have welcomed another egg to their nest, just in time for a patriotic occasion. Freedom and Liberty, the two wild bald eagles featured on the Blue Springs,…...
How to Watch the Northern Lights from These 10 States Tonight
1+ week, 3+ day ago (390+ words) The northern lights are expected to drift slightly further south from Earth's magnetic north pole and appear brighter than usual tonight Just hours after a new moon solar eclipse, the cosmos continues to hog the spotlight! According to the NOAA…...