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New ancient human species bones uncovered in the Philippines

Posted on July 15, 2020June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

The remains of a previously unknown species of human has been found in a cave in the Philippines!

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    A crater on Mars may be a future landing site

    Posted on September 13, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Here on Earth, scientists study layers of sediment like dirt and sand to better understand how rocks form. The same contextual clues…

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      Salmonella Killed Aztecs in 16th Century Oaxaca, Mexico

      Posted on January 24, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      The first contact between the Aztecs of Mesoamerica and Spanish Conquistadors is well documented as bloody and disastrous for the Aztecs.…

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        Resurrecting Ancient Proteins and Simulating Evolution in the Lab

        Posted on April 19, 2016October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        How does a cell stay alive? How do molecules in a cell “know” how to react with one another? Does this chemistry become more…

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