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  • Artist’s reconstruction of <i>Timurlengia euotica</i>, an early relative of <i>Tyrannosaurus rex</i> whose keen hearing probably made it an effective predator.

    Tyrannosaur ‘missing link’ may reveal how T. rex got so big

    By Michael BalterMar. 14, 2016

  • Why do some chimps throw rocks at trees?

    Why do some chimps throw rocks at trees?

    By Michael BalterFeb. 29, 2016

  • These birds use song to keep their mates from straying

    These birds use song to keep their mates from straying

    By Michael BalterFeb. 23, 2016

  • A sexual misconduct case rocks anthropology

    Feb. 12, 2016

  • Online petition aims to unite researchers against sexual harassment

    By Michael BalterFeb. 11, 2016

  • Allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

    The sexual misconduct case that has rocked anthropology

    By Michael BalterFeb. 9, 2016

  • Male dinos might have competed in dirty dancing contests to win the hearts of females.

    Dinosaurs may have danced like birds to woo mates

    By Michael BalterJan. 7, 2016

  • How some of the world's biggest dinosaurs got that way

    Oct. 30, 2015

  • The site of Upward Sun River in central Alaska harbored the burials of two infants from genetically distinct mothers.

    Ancient infants buried together in Alaska suggest long journey to the Americas

    By Michael BalterOct. 26, 2015

  • The roars of male howler monkeys can be heard up to 5 kilometers away.

    Big testicles mean a softer voice, at least in howler monkeys

    By Michael BalterOct. 22, 2015

  • Study of this 3D reconstruction of the dinosaur called "Jane" indicates it is Tyrannosaurus rex and not a close but smaller cousin.

    Top predator wannabe is just another T. rex

    By Michael BalterOct. 16, 2015

  • Can epigenetics explain homosexuality puzzle?

    Oct. 9, 2015

  • A pride march in Belgrade last month. Scientists warn that the new findings should not be used to produce a test or “cure” for homosexuality.

    Homosexuality may be caused by chemical modifications to DNA

    By Michael BalterOct. 8, 2015

  • Oldest decapitation in New World dates back 9000 years

    Oldest decapitation in New World dates back 9000 years

    By Michael BalterSep. 23, 2015

  • From the archives: The scientist behind those controversial new hominin fossils

    From the archives: The scientist behind those controversial new hominin fossils

    By Michael BalterSep. 18, 2015

  • New Zealand’s North Island robin has an overall intelligence quotient much as humans do.

    An IQ test for animals?

    By Michael BalterSep. 18, 2015

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