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Magnetic Navigation May Be a Gift from Bacteria

New clues to the prevalence of magnetotactic bacteria suggest that diverse animals may employ microbes for help with long-distance navigation. Read More ›
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Mathematics, Biology, and Awesome Wonder

“Infinite Patterns” starts with a simple triangle and builds to the most magnificent representations of human and nature’s designs. Read More ›
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DNA Repair, Fish Shape, Epigenetics: Science Advances, Darwin-Free

According to a robotically repeated talking point favored by evolution proponents, loyal adherence to Darwin’s theory is crucial to the future of biological research. Read More ›
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Encore Performances in the Design of Life

News from Princeton discusses the work of Tom Smith and Bridgett vonHoldt, who have solved a “long-standing finch beak mystery.” The answer turned out to be Mendelian, not Darwinian. Read More ›
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Thanks, Dr. Oz — Our Favorite Super Bowl Ad, a Beautiful Celebration of Complex Senses

Let’s examine the subject in a little more depth than what a commercial can do in a minute and thirty seconds: Read More ›
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“Remarkably,” Odor Code Just Doubled

Olfactory receptors squeeze more data out of odor molecules than previously thought. Read More ›
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Cool Insect Tricks — Think Before You Swat

The whole earth relies on the abilities of insects, and they are well equipped for the beneficial functions they perform. Read More ›
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Fry of Salmon
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“Happy Salmon” and Other Wonders of the Fish World’s Migrating Marvel

Salmon may not be happy when we eat them, but we're happy learning about them. Read More ›
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Animal Magnetism Comes to Light

What does it take to sense a physical force and use it to navigate thousands of miles? Answer: informational systems. Read More ›

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