The green hermit hummingbird is usually admired for precision—its long bill perfectly matched to tropical flowers. But during mating season, that same tool turns brutal. New research shows male green hermits use their sharper, straighter bills to fight rivals in midair jousts[...]
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Human Evolution Is Still Happening, And Here’s The Evidence
Many people assume that modern comforts have lifted us beyond the reach of evolution, but the evidence points in a very different direction. Human traits continue to shift in response to climate, food, and disease — just as they always have. Skin[...]
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100 years after evolution went on trial, the Scopes case still reverberates
A century ago this week, a small Tennessee town staged a courtroom drama that would ripple through classrooms and pulpits for generations. The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” wasn’t just about one teacher defying a state law—it was a flashpoint in America’s ongoing[...]
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1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion
The Scopes Trial wasn’t just a courtroom clash over science—it was the opening act in a culture war that’s still unfolding a century later. In 1925, a Tennessee teacher faced prosecution for teaching evolution, setting the stage for a national debate over[...]
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Superwolves, New Butterflies, and All the Hybrid Species Evolving Before Our Eyes
Nature moves pretty fast, if you don’t slow down and look at the genetic make-up once in a while, you might miss it. At least that’s what scientists are discovering as new species are evolving to survive in changing habitats. [...]Read More...[...]
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