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A groundbreaking discovery is rewriting the story of human evolution, revealing that an ancient human species once thought to be an evolutionary dead end may have left genetic traces in people alive today. By extracting proteins from 400,000-year-old Homo erectus teeth discovered in China, scientists uncovered evidence suggesting that theseContinue Reading

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Foragers and farmers see native-grown hickory nut oil as a sustainable alternative to environmentally harmful imports. By Jessica Klein If you’ve ever looked for a homegrown replacement for the imported olive, canola and palm oils that typically fill grocery store aisles and home kitchens, there’s a small but growing alternative.Continue Reading

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Whether they were passed or rejected, ballot measures in states across the country showed voters prioritizing environmental protection. By Steven Rodas, Liza Gross As a blue wave washed over Election Day, ballot measures across the country showed voters strongly support environmental protection, with notable early outcomes in California and Colorado. Continue Reading