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Scientists Uncover "Ghost Genes" That Predate The Dawn Of Life
New research into "universal paralog" genes reveals that the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) was not the first spark of life, but a successor that inherited complex genetic tools from an even older, "pre-LUCA" ecological system.
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Why A Madagascar Community Digs Dead Bodies Out And Dances With Them Every Few Years
For the Malagasy community in Madagascar, practising famadihana (dancing with the dead) is an expression of love, respect, and honour for their ancestors
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Fresh Bone Analysis Points To Earliest Human Ancestor, But Debate Continues
The study suggested that the species likely walked on two legs, at least partly.
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Study Reveals Ancient 26-Foot Shark Lived 115 Million Years Ago, Before Megalodon
This discovery highlights the enormous size and predatory dominance of ancient sharks and provides scientists with a new perspective on the early evolution of the ancestors of today's great white sharks.
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Prince Harry Jokes Royal Life Was More Dramatic Than TV Series Downton Abbey
Growing up royal sometimes felt "like Downton Abbey," only with considerably more chaos, Prince Harry has revealed.
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Why Humans Enjoy Alcohol: Scientists Trace Habit To Ancient Primate Evolution
Scientists say humans' fondness for alcohol traces back to primate ancestors who sought fermented fruits, shaping both metabolism and social behaviors.
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First Kiss Happened 20 Million Years Ago And It Was Not Between Humans
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Woman Kills 2 Minor Sons For "Salvation Of Ancestors" In Gujarat, Arrested
In a shocking incident, a woman killed her two minor sons allegedly for the "salvation of her ancestors" in Navsari district of Gujarat, police officials said on Friday.
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RSS Chief Says Muslims, Christians "Descendants Of Same Ancestors"
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that Hindus are "responsible" for Bharat, asserting that the RSS aims to organise Hindu society for the glory of the nation, not for power.
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Yogi Adityanath Flags "Political Islam", Adds A Halal Certification Warning
Stressing that "political Islam" is a major threat that aims to change India's "demography", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said our ancestors fought against this threat, but it is hardly discussed now
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Scientists Uncover "Ghost Genes" That Predate The Dawn Of Life
New research into "universal paralog" genes reveals that the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) was not the first spark of life, but a successor that inherited complex genetic tools from an even older, "pre-LUCA" ecological system.
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Why A Madagascar Community Digs Dead Bodies Out And Dances With Them Every Few Years
For the Malagasy community in Madagascar, practising famadihana (dancing with the dead) is an expression of love, respect, and honour for their ancestors
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Fresh Bone Analysis Points To Earliest Human Ancestor, But Debate Continues
The study suggested that the species likely walked on two legs, at least partly.
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Study Reveals Ancient 26-Foot Shark Lived 115 Million Years Ago, Before Megalodon
This discovery highlights the enormous size and predatory dominance of ancient sharks and provides scientists with a new perspective on the early evolution of the ancestors of today's great white sharks.
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Prince Harry Jokes Royal Life Was More Dramatic Than TV Series Downton Abbey
Growing up royal sometimes felt "like Downton Abbey," only with considerably more chaos, Prince Harry has revealed.
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Why Humans Enjoy Alcohol: Scientists Trace Habit To Ancient Primate Evolution
Scientists say humans' fondness for alcohol traces back to primate ancestors who sought fermented fruits, shaping both metabolism and social behaviors.
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First Kiss Happened 20 Million Years Ago And It Was Not Between Humans
Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.
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Woman Kills 2 Minor Sons For "Salvation Of Ancestors" In Gujarat, Arrested
In a shocking incident, a woman killed her two minor sons allegedly for the "salvation of her ancestors" in Navsari district of Gujarat, police officials said on Friday.
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RSS Chief Says Muslims, Christians "Descendants Of Same Ancestors"
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that Hindus are "responsible" for Bharat, asserting that the RSS aims to organise Hindu society for the glory of the nation, not for power.
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Yogi Adityanath Flags "Political Islam", Adds A Halal Certification Warning
Stressing that "political Islam" is a major threat that aims to change India's "demography", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said our ancestors fought against this threat, but it is hardly discussed now
