DNA clues reshape view of Neanderthals and humans
Researchers study Neanderthal DNA from a 38 000 year old bone found in Croatia. Svante Pääbo's team aims to draft the entire genome in two years, showing humans and Neanderthals are at least 99.5 percent identical and highlighting differences in stature, strength, and era of coexistence in Europe.
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Readers' Forum letters spur public debate in Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald publishes letters from writers who identify themselves at article end. Readers are invited to respond in the Readers' Forum to oppose opinions or disputed facts and continue robust public discussion.
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Early 2008 candidates teased by political writer Kaul
Don Kaul ranks potential contenders for president in a humorous survey. He rates Biden as Most Knowledgeable and Obama as Most Charismatic, with McCain seen as Best War Supporter. Giuliani is Best Candidate Who Can Run Something, Edwards as Best Wife, Gore as Future Behind Him, Schwarzenegger as Best to Need a Constitutional Amendment, Richardson as Best Unknown, and Mitt Romney as Best Named After a Catcher's Glove.
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Vision, not scissors for leaders and tax policy
Meizhu Lui of United for a Fair Economy argues that candidates must show a coherent vision and investment in society rather than promising tax cuts. Tax policy reflects shared values, and leaders should outline how to fund education health care and public services, building a stronger, more equitable nation.
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