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The sex lives of Neanderthal males - and human females

The sex lives of Neanderthal males - and human females

Dating out of your league? New research says it's a tale as old as time. A study out Thursday in Science argues that Neanderthal men and human women were particularly inclined to mate, a sexual habit that offers insight into the evolution of the modern human genome. In

How could cats help cure cancer?

How could cats help cure cancer?

By Stephen Beech Cats could hold the key to curing breast cancer and other deadly forms of the disease, suggests new research. The first study of multiple cancer types in cats has identified genetic changes that could help treat the condition in both humans and animals - including dogs, say scientists.

Former MSU professor Jack Horner named in the Epstein files

Editor’s Note: All communications attributed to Horner have been left unedited. Retired MSU professor and former Museum of the Rockies (MOR) head curator Jack Horner has been named in the most recent release of the Epstein files published by the U.S. Department of Justice on Jan. 30. Horner

Mustaches: Hot or Not?

Mustaches: Hot or Not?

For all the fellas out there, this is for you. Do you want to know the key to a woman’s heart, specifically the ones in Bozeman? Look no further than your own face. The handlebar, chevron, English, lampshade, pencil, horseshoe — mustache styles are endless, and chances are you’ve

Healthcare Providers Should Make the Switch to HAES

Far too many medical professionals believe weight directly correlates with health. For the well-being of everyone, healthcare providers must leave this notion behind and adopt the health at every size (HAES) approach. Weight-centered healthcare perpetuates weight stigma, or negative attitudes toward individuals based on their body size. The

Yellowstone as the wellspring for global thermophilic microbe research

Yellowstone as the wellspring for global thermophilic microbe research

For reasons still unknown to science, thermophilic microbes thrive both in the hydrothermal environments of Yellowstone National Park (YNP) and deep-sea interfaces in the Gulf of California. Despite massive differences in water-depth and climate, bacteria and archaea thrive in both places — and MSU researchers are hard at work

Of Dinosaurs and Chickens

The chances are that you’ve seen the film “Jurassic Park,” where an eccentric billionaire from Scotland builds a theme park that promptly fails after sabotage releases the main attraction: real-life dinosaurs. What you might not know, however, is that the paleontologist consultant for the films and former curator