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Evolution

Did Preemies Make Humans Smart?

Our big-brained noggins require us to be born early so we can squeeze through a tight birth canal.

June 4, 2016

What Good Is Grandma?

The growing role of grandparents in raising children is right in line with human biology.

May 10, 2016

Does Stress Speed Up Evolution?

Getting control of the molecular mechanisms that drive rapid mutations.

March 24, 2016

Spark of Science: Sean B. Carroll

One biologist’s love for science got kickstarted by snakes.

March 24, 2016

The Classic Metal Behind the Origins of Life

A collection of metal atoms called the “metallome” helped drive evolution.

March 17, 2016