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Human Origins

Uncovering the story of our species through archaeology, paleoanthropology, and the evolution of human societies.

Three ancient human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, from Rakhigarhi are prepared for DNA analysis in a Kolkata laboratory.

Rakhigarhi yields three ancient skeletons for DNA analysis

Three complete human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, have been transferred to a Kolkata laboratory, setting the stage for DNA analysis and facial reconstruction that could redefine India's ancient

Sofia Petrova· Jun 23· 3 min read

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Between 1988 and 2022, nearly 700,000 square miles of the continental U.

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A biodome on Mars where plants are grown in treated regolith, showcasing the potential for off-world agriculture and human settlement.

Biological agents transform regolith, boosting crop fertility

Scientists recently grew 27 grams of duckweed from just one gram of cyanobacteria mixed with Martian regolith simulant.

Sofia Petrova· May 23· 2 min

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