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Ancient Coupling Suggests More Mating Between Human Females and Neanderthal Males

Genetic analysis reveals a preference for female human and male Neanderthal pairings in ancient times.

Genetic Analysis Reveals Insights on Human-Neanderthal Couplings

Study suggests female humans mated more often with male Neanderthals than the other way around.

Geneticists Uncover Surprising Pattern in Prehistoric Human-Neanderthal Hookups

New research suggests most pairings were between male Neanderthals and female humans.

1 Bald Eagle Egg Hatches, Another Dies At Duke Farms In Hillsborough

The first of three bald eagle eggs laid in 2026 at Duke Farms hatched on Sunday morning.

Wiley Prize Honors Connectomes Research

Annual award recognizes contributions to understanding the brain's neural networks.

Genetic Signature Linked to Doting Male Mice Dads

New study finds a single gene may play a key role in parental caregiving instincts in male African striped mice.

Deceased Fin Whale Washes Up on Barnegat Light Beach

Marine Mammal Stranding Center investigates remains of 50-foot whale

Seal Pup Rescued From Ocean City Dunes On Valentine's Day

The Grey seal pup, about 6 to 8 weeks old, was discovered in thin condition and had irritated eyes from the sand, officials said.

Fin Whale Found Dead on New Jersey Beach

Marine Mammal Stranding Center responds to the discovery of a 50-foot adult male fin whale in Barnegat Light.

Scientists Target Acinetobacter's Resistance Evolution

Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation researchers uncover new insights into how the deadly bacteria is developing drug resistance.

InSphero and PharmaNest Form Partnership to Advance Fibrosis Research

The collaboration aims to leverage 3D cell models and AI-powered digital pathology to improve prediction of drug efficacy for complex fibrotic conditions.