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A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners - and what predicts the success of their offspring.

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Are we evolving to be more stupid? Humans have a relatively high genetic mutation rate, which has been thought to be driving down our physical and mental fitness – but columnist Michael Le Page finds ...

The lifespan of lobsters has long puzzled scientists.

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The question many mark: Will AI replace us, or more accurately, will some human beings replace others with AI? The corollary: What, if anything, makes humans irreplaceable? As artificial intelligence ...

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Say goodbye to yard fungi and enjoy a beautiful, mushroom-free yard.