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Ancient DNA discovery adjusts timeline of first North American humans: new study

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Ancient DNA discovery adjusts timeline of first North American humans: new study

Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that’s puzzled scientists for decades. The study, published online ahead of its appearance in the December 2026 issue of the journal Current Opinion in Genetics & Development, looked at previously published genetic and … Read more

Prix fixe fashion! Couture adjusts for inflation as high-end designers create dresses made of balloons, hay and ripped denim

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Prix fixe fashion! Couture adjusts for inflation as high-end designers create dresses made of balloons, hay and ripped denim

Chiffon? In this economy? This week’s Paris Haute Couture shows swapped the usual piles of handmade lace and crystal-coated leather for materials often on shelves at the Dollar Store — or even better yet, Home Depot, like latex balloons, crumpled chicken wire, ripped denim, and clumps of very photogenic hay. The bargain-bin brilliance comes as … Read more