“First Multi-Purpose ‘Swiss Army Knives’ Made by Hominins”

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The tools date from about 2.75 through 2.44 million years ago (Pliocene). They underwent little change over the years, despite the changing environment. Source
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Critics Change the Topic: Do Human-Human Genetic Differences Matter? 

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One of the common yet unexpected reactions from critics to the discovery that humans and chimps are 15 percent genetically different is to change the topic. Source
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Earth’s Phosphorus Supply Chains Revealed

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Without phosphorus, life as we know it could not exist. How does this limiting resource get to the oceans and land?  Source
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“Indigenous Wisdom” Would Make Environmental Science Less Scientific

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Indigenous people were and are keen observers of nature but modern environment policy needs to be deeply rooted in science as well as culture. Source
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The Darwin Wall Still Stands; but for How Long?

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The tyranny of Darwinism in academia does not yet allow for open exchange of ideas and debate over origins. Source
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#3 Story of 2022: Did Researchers Explain the Origin of Life?

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The research paper avers, “These results support the capability of molecular replicators to spontaneously develop complexity through Darwinian evolution.” Source
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Lateral Line: A “Sixth Sense” for Fish (And Other Cool Tricks)

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What’s remarkable is that this organ constitutes an analog-to-digital converter, as pressure waves (analog) are converted to electrical signals. Source
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Cell Fate: Another Hurdle for Evolution

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When a stem cell divides, one daughter cell must maintain its stemness while the other specializes. Therein lies another truckload of requirements. Source
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Fact Check: Did University of Tokyo Researchers Explain the Origin of Life?

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The research paper avers, “These results support the capability of molecular replicators to spontaneously develop complexity through Darwinian evolution.” Source
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