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A New Step in Re-Creating First Life on Earth

An RNA molecule that can make copies of a variety of RNAs adds new support to the RNA-world theory.

November 10, 2016

Inside Alzheimer’s Disease

Discover what it means to 'Think Like a Scientist' about Alzheimer's Disease.

November 10, 2016

When Pseudosex Is Better Than the Real Thing

What we can learn about evolution from species who thrive without sexual reproduction.

November 7, 2016

Why You Can’t Help But Act Your Age

The surprising relationship between mindset and getting old.

November 7, 2016

On Your Birthday, You’re Not Celebrating What You Think

Scientists are trying to study biological aging without defining it, and that’s a problem.

November 7, 2016

Dear Natural History Museum, What Is That Infernal Squawk Out My Window?

Solving an acoustic mystery to stop a possible invasion.

November 5, 2016

How Water Can Identify Murder Victims and Fake Scotch

These maps pinpoint an object’s origins by the isotope ratio in the water.

November 2, 2016