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A unique cache of plant fossils from volcanic deposits in New Mexico contradicts the common narrative that flowering plants ...

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Animals have a history of domesticating themselves to reap the benefits of being around humans. Here's why raccoons could be next.

On a quiet walk through a forest path or in a backyard on a spring morning, we often picture a familiar scene of natural beauty. We picture colourful birds moving from branch to branch and singing.

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Unreviewed research platforms are inadvertently hosting debunked theories about race and genetics. A recent analysis reveals ...

A European mother of four, Ksenia Kala, shares how embracing Indian parenting traditions has enriched her family life. From co-sleeping and daily oil massages for babies to thoughtfully choosing ...

Old portraits can look pretty serious at first. The people in them are often standing stiffly in velvet, lace, armor, silk, or fur, surrounded by objects that show wealth, marriage, taste, status, or ...

To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to ...

SINGAPORE – Over this weekend at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, some 110 cats are being sized up: coat, ...