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In 2026, researchers compared ancient and modern bison DNA, finding genetic diversity survived the population collapse

Ancient DNA from bison bones suggests the 19th-century collapse did not erase the species’ genetic diversity, offering hope for herd recovery.

In 2026, researchers compared ancient and modern bison DNA, finding genetic diversity survived the population collapse

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'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds

Menopause may be less gradual than previously thought, with abrupt changes in bone health, liver function and cholesterol, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers find.

  • Menopause causes sudden, dramatic body changes, not gradual decline
  • Study uses computational technique inspired by astronomy to analyze data
  • Shifts in liver, kidney, bone health, cholesterol levels begin years before fertility ends

Can a swamp stop an army?

In Poland’s ancient Białowieża Forest, scientists say wetlands and dense forests could act as natural military defences. At the same time it could be the lifeline the forest needs.

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