Evolution: Facts, news, features and articles about the processes that shape the diversity of life on Earth
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Famed Human Ancestor Lucy Wasn't Alone: Meet 'Little Foot'By Charles Q. Choi Published
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2 Billion Years Unchanged, Bacteria Pose an Evolutionary PuzzleWedged inside rocks in the deep sea off the coast of Western Australia lurks an organism that hasn't evolved in more than 2 billion years, scientists say.
By Tanya Lewis Published
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Evolution Deniers Believe in 'Smorgasbord' of ScienceSome people who reject evolution and the Big Bang are educated and knowledgeable about science, new survey data suggests
By Tia Ghose Published
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Laser-Zapping Experiment Simulates Beginnings of Life on EarthThe origin of life on Earth about 4 billion years ago remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries of science, but a new study is shedding light on the matter.
By Tanya Lewis Published
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Ancient Human Skulls Reveal When Europeans Could Drink MilkBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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What the Heck?! Images of Evolution's Extreme OdditiesOpinion From frightful to downright odd, evolution has created some strange-looking critters.
By Mara Grunbaum Published
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Evolution Is Not Random (At Least, Not Totally)By Tanya Lewis Published
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Is Rock 'Hashtag' Really Neanderthal Art? (Op-Ed)Opinion And why is it important?
By Iain Davidson Published
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Why Everyone Makes the Same Angry FaceA team of evolutionary psychologists discovered that a few facial muscle groups are responsible for a universal "angry face."
By Kelly Dickerson Published
