Hepatitis B Viruses Discovered in Ancient Human Remains
New findings shed light on the origin and evolution of these stubborn pathogens.
Hepatitis B Viruses Discovered in Ancient Human Remains
Biology
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The Evolutionary Enigma of the Human Eyebrow
Eyebrows lack an obvious function. Does new research solve the riddle of these thin arcs of facial hair?
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Humanity’s Story Has No End of Surprising Twists
Recent discoveries, and new analyses of old evidence, are revolutionizing the way scientists look at human history.
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Baby Fat Is About More Than Cuteness
At birth, human infants have the highest percentage of body fat of any species. Here’s why.
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Is the Clock Ticking Toward Doomsday?
The news hints that we are getting closer to Armageddon—but some say we are more peaceful now than in the past. How do we make sense of this contradiction?
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Anthropology’s Top Findings of 2017
For the field that studies everything human, the past year has been one of great upheaval and radical revelations.