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The Hoof or the Boot? Phylogenetics as Historical Evidence

Guppy Stott — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:55:27 +0000

“Pueblo Revolt 1680” by Loren Mozley. Public Domain. The horse is thought of as a symbol of the American West, but when and how domesticated horses arrived has been a matter of controversy. Lakota oral histories described the arrival of the horse occurring prior to the arrival of the Spanish colonizers. However, the Spanish (and …

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Drifting through cosmic dust into April Lyrid Meteors

June Haeun Kim — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:59:27 +0000

People say that April showers bring May flowers, but have you ever considered meteor showers? We are in the midst of the annual Lyrid meteor shower, and it is one of the oldest meteor showers ever observed with sightings dating back to 687 BC. In 2022, the shower is expected to peak on the night …

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The Treasure in Your Trashcan

Hallie Wright — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:32:53 +0000

Many of us can recall a time where someone we knew (or even ourselves) threw a banana peel out a car window. They're biodegradable, so what's the harm? I'll never forget the time my mom did not dispose of that peel in a proper wayâ€¦ My family and I were driving through Yellowstone National Park, …

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