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The latest Epstein files from the DOJ show that Gordon Getty’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was much closer than previously known.

Studies reveal a surprising paradox: while intelligent men are statistically more likely to marry and stay married, their ...

From riverbanks to shallow lakes, Spinosaurus combined display, biomechanics and hunting power in one of evolution’s strangest designs.

A new tranche of files from the DOJ reveals new details and relationships between the disgraced financier and prominent ...

Before Homo sapiens appeared as a result of evolution, nature had made numerous attempts to create intelligent beings, with varying degrees of success.

Born on the same day, Bill and Ben both grew up to have high status. But in every other way they were polar opposites.Author ...

Animal groups show how simple actions create shared intelligence, shaping technology, health research, and crowd safety.