Has evolution changed? Asking experts how Darwin's theories hold up in modern science
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Even cities have their own unique microbiomes
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Lactose tolerance spread through Europe faster than previously thought
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Feeling down or bored? Watching a nature documentary can help!
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Why do some islands have more species than others?
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Male mosaic canaries are more colorful than their female counterparts thanks to one gene
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A new malaria vaccine made from the rodent malaria parasite is effective in humans
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Worker ants traded their wings for immense strength
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Painting the blades of wind turbines helps birds avoid them
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Fruit flies behave more bravely in groups than on their own
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Male and female mice form memories of fearful events differently
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