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Domestication

Horses supported travel, communication, agriculture, and warfare across much of the ancient world.

The First Horse Domestication Was Later Than We Thought

Where and when did horses become our helpers? Science has some new and surprising answers.

William Taylor September 16, 2024

Burial 19, or B19, contained the remains of a large dog and newborn infant girl.

When Did Dogs Become Our Best Friends?

A poignant, 2,000-year-old burial in northern Italy could be the latest evidence of an ancient friendship.

Gemma Tarlach March 20, 2024

Chicken clucks give humans a window into the bird's emotions.

Do You Speak Chicken?

A new study shows most people can tune into how chickens are feeling based on their clucks alone.

Roxanne Hoorn January 9, 2024

A field of northwestern Spain's beloved grelos is just one of the many permutations of <em>Brassica rapa</em>.

The Deep Roots of the Vegetable That ‘Took Over the World’

A study digs up the origin of the single species that gives us turnips, bok choy, broccoli rabe, and more.

Gemma Tarlach June 11, 2021

Thiago Mendes and Mariela Aponte, of the International Potato Center, study blight-resistant potatoes bred from wild relatives.

On the Hunt for the Wild Relatives of America's Favorite Produce

Popular crops’ untamed cousins are genetic gold mines, but they're at risk of disappearing.

Reina Gattuso February 24, 2020