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Mar 18, 2013 10:52 PM EDT

Evidence of Inbreeding Found in Early Humans Skulls

Evidence that early humans may have practiced inbreeding has been found in fossils, researchers announced Monday according to an article published on the journal PLOS ONE.

Mar 19, 2013 12:10 AM EDT

Unique Genetic Code Of SR1 Bacteria Decrypted

The SR1 bacteria is a group of microbes that live in the human mounth, among many other places, but that have never been cultivated in a laboratory until now.

Mar 18, 2013 03:14 PM EDT

Nine New Deep-Sea Species Discovered on Whale Skeleton in Antarctica

Researchers have discovered nine new deep-sea species located on the remains of a whale in Antarctica.

Mar 18, 2013 01:38 PM EDT

Roosters are the Perfect Alarm Clocks: They Don't Need the Sun to Crow

Roosters don't crow with the sun. Instead, they know the exact time of day due to their precise, internal clocks.

Mar 18, 2013 12:51 PM EDT

Birds Evolve to Avoid Becoming Roadkill: Cliff Swallows Dodge Cars

Birds may be evolving new traits in order to avoid becoming roadkill, according to a new study.

Mar 18, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Big Fish Catches Yield Smaller Fish: Genetic Shift in Marine Populations

Big fish catches may mean smaller fish that are less fertile, according to a new study.

Mar 18, 2013 09:52 AM EDT

Facebook May Help Create Better Tornado Debris Warnings

Facebook may help create better tornado debris warnings, according to a new study.

Mar 18, 2013 08:50 AM EDT

Microbes Discovered Thriving in Deepest Oceanic Trench on Earth

Microbes have been discovered thriving in the deepest oceanic trench on Earth.

Mar 18, 2013 08:50 AM EDT

158 Rhinos Killed in 2013 in South Africa Alone

A total of 158 rhinos have been killed by poachers since the beginning of the year in South Africa's national park, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs.

Mar 18, 2013 06:43 AM EDT

Fossilized Remains of Giant Pelican Unearthed in Peru

A group of Peruvian paleontologists have recently made a unique find. The team found a giant bird with skin debris dating some 35 million years in Peru’s Ica desert.

Mar 17, 2013 09:26 PM EDT

Revived Genome of Extinct Frog Will Be Used in Cloning Experiments

This frozen extinct frog cloning experiment has about all the ingredients you could wish for a certain kind of movie -- except its just about a harmless frog. On the other hand, the techniques used to revive this extinct species are being developed to be applied on all kinds of reptiles.