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What do fossils tell us? How can fossils help explain how humans and other creatures evolve over time? Discovering fossils is an incredible scientific endeavor, but the next step is to ask “what do fossils tell us?” It turns out that fossils can tell us quite a lot. So what do fossils tell us? Keep reading to find out.
What is a racial hierarchy? Is there a racial hierarchy in the United States? A racial hierarchy is a system in which some races are given preferential treatment over other races. It may also be referred to as a caste system. Read on to better understand the racial hierarchy in the United States.
What is the Tiktaalik fossil? Where did it come from and what can it tell us about human life? The Tiktaalik fossil is an ancient fossil of the first fish with limbs. The Tiktaalik fish shows traits we currently associate with fish, amphibians, and even humans. Read more about the Tiktaalik fossil and what it can tell us about human evolution.
What are the origins of racism? Do we understand where race-based discrimination started? The origins of racism require understanding when the idea of race came to be. The way modern society thinks of race is a concept that started in the 16th century and it was used to rationalize killing indigenous people and kidnapping black Africans. Read on to better understand the origins of racism and race.
What are human hox genes? What does this gene do and how is it important for human development? Human hox genes control the development of tissue and bodies. We share this Hox gene with other creatures. Keep reading to find out more about the human hox gene’s function and where it came from.
What is the origin of mankind? How did humans change over time and develop their unique bodies? The origin of mankind is hard to pinpoint, but it’s known that humans evolved from other creatures. The human body design developed to meet specific needs, and we can see similarities to other modern creatures in our DNA and our body design, helping explain the origin of the human species. Keep reading to find out the origin of mankind, the design behind our bodies, and the genetic origins of humans.
What is the history of the war on drugs? How does the war on drugs history explain the current state of mass incarceration? The history of the war on drugs is related to the issue of mass incarceration. There are race-based differences in the policing of drug issues. Keep reading for a better understanding of the history of the war on drugs and the role of drug laws in racial disparities in incarceration.
What are the traits of humans and how do we see them reflected in our body design? How did our bodies form? The traits of humans are easily identifiable down to the molecular level. But how did these traits form, and why? Read more about the traits of humans and how they developed over time.
What is the history of steel? What are some examples of disruptive steel innovation? The history of steel innovation includes the emergence of minimills. This disruptive innovation focused on low-quality, low-price steel products and was able to carve a successful place in the industry. Read more about the history of steel and steel innovation.
What is systems thinking in public health? How does systems thinking in public health work, and how can public health officials use thinking Systems thinking in public health can help healthcare professionals plan and create responses to major health crises. Read more about systems thinking in public health.