Once their research comes out, who will be quoted in the news coverage?
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This bias in science journalism seems not to be due only to pragmatic concerns about time zones or the language spoken in the country where the scientist is based.
DNA can solve all sorts of mysteries, including the sometimes thorny question of paternity.
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A lie about children’s paternity back in 1700 means tens of thousands of South Africans today are using the wrong surname.
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While some women may be actively involved in choosing their marital name, taking the man’s name remains the norm.
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From Scarecrow to Scabby William, what can medieval names tell historians today?