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Ancient human DNA reportedly recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal

A Max Planck Institute-authored account says five of 54 samples yielded ancient human DNA, including unpainted surfaces.

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A Neandertal’s punctured shoulder blade suggests a wooden-spear wound

Science News reports that a broken tooth suggests the same Neandertal survived a serious facial injury years earlier.

28 Sources, 6h ago, updated 6h ago

Evidence for funerary behaviour and lethal trauma in a new Neanderthal individual from Shanidar Cave

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Anthropic's AI reportedly discovered a CRISPR-like enzyme system

IFLScience reports that Anthropic isn't yet certain how the enzyme system works.

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‘Fire amoeba’ reportedly reproduces at 63°C, setting a heat record for complex life

NDTV Profit reports that the amoeba was found in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park. NASA says the discovery could broaden the search for habitable worlds.

45 Sources, 15d ago, updated 15d ago

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Ancient human DNA reportedly recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal

A Neandertal’s punctured shoulder blade suggests a wooden-spear wound

Anthropic's AI reportedly discovered a CRISPR-like enzyme system

‘Fire amoeba’ reportedly reproduces at 63°C, setting a heat record for complex life

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Ancient human DNA reportedly recovered from cave walls in Spain and Portugal

A Neandertal’s punctured shoulder blade suggests a wooden-spear wound

Anthropic's AI reportedly discovered a CRISPR-like enzyme system

‘Fire amoeba’ reportedly reproduces at 63°C, setting a heat record for complex life