What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation
The Ruby Slippers from the 1939 masterpiece The Wizard of Oz continue to capture the imaginations of the young and old alike. How we sometimes wish we could be transported home by clicking our heels...
View ArticleMuscles lost in our primate ancestors still appear in humans
For centuries, one focus of anatomists has been to determine the ways in which muscles differ between individuals. Due to hundreds of years of dissections and comparisons, we know that almost every...
View ArticleNew ancient human species bones uncovered in the Philippines
Humans have walked the Earth for millions of years. Humans are a member of the Primates and are most closely related to chimpanzees, though it is important to note that we did not come from...
View ArticleThe ancient Mayan practice of dental modification
Today, dentists attach orthodontic devices to people’s teeth, like braces and crowns, for health reasons. During the early Preclassic period (2000-1000 BCE), the ancient Mayans modified their teeth for...
View ArticleArcheologists uncover ancient fishhooks in Indonesia
Many people fish today for food and sport. But have you ever wondered how fishing began? People have fished throughout human history, but scientists have only uncovered a few ancient fishhooks, so they...
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