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The pointy shell of sea urchins hides a remarkably complex neural network that resembles the brains of vertebrates, new research suggests.

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The prehistoric Jomon people of Japan had "unexpectedly low" levels of DNA from the Denisovans, our mysterious human relatives.

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Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen antibiotic that shows promising in treating drug-resistant infections.

As 42 million low-income recipients Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits get caught in the ongoing government shutdown,...