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That’s the tooth! Scientists sequence Neanderthal DNA found in molar
History

This is some of the oldest DNA ever found of our ancient human cousins and it dates back at least 80,000 years


Wildfires in western United States reach critical levels
World

Smoke and haze from fires in California, Oregon, Washington, and even Idaho is traveling across the country, reaching as far east as New York


We ask YOU about going back to school!
World

OWLconnected readers weigh in on finally going back to class


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Entertainment

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Researchers estimate the age of Earth’s inner core
Planet

The answer is more important to life than you might imagine