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Hand Talk

Linguist Jeffrey Davis rescues a uniquely American language from the vaults of history.

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Teaching the “E” Word

Are we educated about evolution? Some are more knowledgeable than others according to a recent survey.

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The Man, The Myth — Darwin in the Press

Media have shaped the public’s perception of Darwin and evolution since the 1800s.

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Flora in Excelsis

New research on the evolution and diversity of flowering plants garners global recognition.

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Ancient DNA Speaks Today

DNA expert Graciela Cabana specializes in cultural evolution and migration patterns.

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Shaping the Future »

College Scholars—In a Class of Their Own

Research and creativity are the hallmarks of the College Scholar’s program, the University of Tennessee’s most unique, selective and prestigious undergraduate major.

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On the Borderland of Mathematical Biology

Researchers at NIMBioS will be using information from the present and past to create models and solve problems in the future.

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