The conservation of genome regulatory elements over long periods of evolution is not limited to vertebrates, as previously thought, but also in echinoderms (invertebrates). This is one of the most ...

The Atlantic’s Science, Technology, and Health desk has had a busy 2025: Our writers have spent the year probing the limits of human consciousness and gene-editing technology, studying the ubiquity of ...

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North Carolina is known for its stunning coastlines and storied mountains, but there’s a lot more to the Tar Heel State than natural beauty. Scattered across its towns and cities are quirky ...

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The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are ...

In light of the 2024 Summer Games, we're sharing a few fascinating facts about the Olympics. Some may shock you! Michael Phelps. Usain Bolt. Simone Biles. Serena Williams. We all know these Olympic ...

This article had its genesis in what is known as the Friedman Lecture on November 18, 2022, a lecture on appellate advocacy named in honor of Judge Daniel Friedman, who served for many years on our ...