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Why do people not have tails but tail bones?
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Why do people not have tails but tail bones?

Although now useless, the human tailbone - often referred to as the tail bone - is still present at the bottom of the spine, a remnant of our tailed ancestors.

February 19, 2020
Discover more new strains of HIV
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Discover more new strains of HIV

For the first time in 19 years, a team of scientists from Abbott Laboratories (USA) have discovered a new strain of the HIV virus that weakens the immune system in human…

November 11, 2019
Why is cannibalism unacceptable in humans?
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Why is cannibalism unacceptable in humans?

Amphibian tadpoles must regularly eat their 'brothers' to increase their ability to thrive. Gulls and pelicans are two of many birds that use their young to feed or prev…

September 14, 2019