‘Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life’ by Prof. Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg begins with a detailed look at religious narratives of the origin of life. The fascinating book Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life goes straight to the jugular. How did we human beings get here in the first …
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For years, grapes have been viewed skeptically due to their high sugar content, with nutrition advice often suggesting minimal consumption in favor of other fruits. Now, a new study challenges that notion, arguing not only that grapes deserve a place in a healthy diet, but also that they may soon be recognized as a “superfood” for their wide-ranging benefits. The …
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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford admits he’s a “little nervous” about Borderlands 4’s “more challenging” difficulty. In an interview with Insider Gaming, Pitchford acknowledged that “a lot” of Borderland players “aren’t interested in deep, hard challenges”, adding “we definitely have pushed the challenges quite a lot, especially with bosses and boss fight mechanics”. Borderlands 4 story trailer.Watch on YouTube “We have …
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MORAN, Wyo.—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the central bank could be edging closer to lowering interest rates, even as he warned of the difficult economic backdrop confronting policymakers. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell described an unsettling mix of risks. “In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, …
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The story of human evolution is not a simple ladder from early forms to more advanced ones. For decades, fossils shaped a picture of steady, linear progress – one form giving rise to another in a neat sequence. But science often rewrites its narratives when new evidence appears. Now, remarkable finds in Ethiopia are challenging long-held assumptions and painting a …
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Reese Witherspoon shared a rare photo of herself with all three of her children on Thursday as she opened up about how ‘challenging’ it is to be a mother and a busy Hollywood star. The 49-year-old Oscar winner beamed in her photo as she was joined by her daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, and older son Deacon Phillippe, 21, as well …
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Top officials in Seattle tried to sound an optimistic note, after early results in the Aug. 5 primary election showed them trailing their more progressive challengers. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Attorney Ann Davison, and City Council President Sara Nelson acknowledged the work they’ll have to do on the campaign trail if they’re going to keep their seats come November. …
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How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, My husband had diabetes and obesity-induced erectile dysfunction for a decade, which, after significant weight loss, has improved. His dick does get hard now! But the moment it senses pussy, it can’t stay that way. Having penetrative …
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Could there be a huge ocean hidden 700 km beneath our feet? If the discoveries made by teams of scientists in two different parts of the world are anything to go by, this could well be the case. All the more reason to shake up many beliefs about our blue planet on the outside…. And a little on the inside. …
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