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Why do some animal traits change so quickly over evolutionary time? A new study of 531 species suggests decorations used to attract mates tend to evolve faster than weapons used to fight rivals, possibly because mating preferences drift.
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To reduce nitrogen pollution stemming from synthetic fertilizer and livestock waste, California's Central Valley relies on five data sets to estimate surplus nitrogen. However, most parts of the United States use just one or two data sets—the U.S. Department of Agriculture's agricultural survey and census—to estimate nitrogen surplus.
It is generally safe for older adults without a history of cardiovascular disease to discontinue statins for primary prevention, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2026, held from Nov. 6 to 9 in Chicago.
Learn how invisible light, X-rays, and years of patient detective work are letting visitors watch an ancient king’s shrine turn from plain stone to blue, red, and yellow.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. For years, Colorado education advocates have tried and failed to persuade voters to approve more tax revenue for schools.
The South African Supreme Court of Appeal recently dismissed the government’s appeal against a ruling that struck down plans for 1,500 megawatts of new coal-fired power. The so-called #CancelCoal case was brought by a coalition of environmental NGOs that argued the new planned coal capacity violates children’s constitutional rights to a…
Learn more about a recent Viking treasure collection uncovered by metal detectorists on the Isle of Man and what they reveal about Viking life.
