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An experiment running since 1954 has taught scientists valuable information about how evolution really works. – Photo credit: By André Karwath/Wikimedia Commons & Canva

Animals, Science

Fascinating ‘Dark-fly’ experiment has finally allowed scientists to measure evolution in real time

Evan Porter

1/7/2026
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
A Canadian photographer has dedicated his life to finding pairs of lookalikes, or doppelgangers. – Photo credit: François Brunelle

Art, Culture, Joy, Popular

Photographer made it his life work to track down amazing doppelgängers. Here are his best finds.

Evan Porter

12/22/2025
Can he be the father? – Photo credit: via Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels and Anna Shvets/Pexels

Nature, Popular, Science

Dad demands DNA test after his daughter is born with the ‘wrong’ eye and hair color

Tod Perry

9/22/2025
Mother struggling to comfort her child. – Photo credit: Canva

Health, Popular, Women’s Health

Science confirms viral theory about inheriting your mom’s nervous system—and it explains a lot

Kat Hong

5/30/2025
James Henry Dixon was a North Carolina farmer with a wife and children when he fathered Burton's great-grandmother. – Photo credit: LeVar Burton/X (via Finding Your Roots/PBS)

Identity, Popular, Race & Ethnicity

LeVar Burton shares thoughtful reaction to finding out he has a Confederate ancestor

Annie Reneau

1/19/2024