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From an incredible series of revelations about the ancient humans called Denisovans to surprising discoveries about tool ...

As humanity prepares to take its first steps on Mars, a comprehensive report released by the National Academies of Sciences, ...

Blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females of many different species, a new international University ...

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