A new study links a particular gene to the origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us develop speech. … [Read more...] about Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language
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Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space
Astronomers mistook a Tesla Roadster that was launched into orbit in 2018 for an asteroid earlier this month. The registry of what was thought to be an asteroid was soon deleted. … [Read more...] about Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space
Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
Photos taken by the India Space Research Organization moon orbiter Chandrayaan 2 recently show aerial images of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12's lunar landing vehicles. … [Read more...] about Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space this week, looking ahead toward the planned de-orbiting of the International Space Station in 2030. … [Read more...] about NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’
A complete mastodon jaw found by a New York homeowner will undergo "extensive scientific analysis" before being put on display to the public. … [Read more...] about Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’