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Since the Scopes trial in 1925, Science News has reported on legislative attempts to undermine the teaching of evolution.
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Scavenger populations are decreasing, a new study shows. That could put human health at risk.
In 1925, John Scopes was indicted for teaching evolution. Science News looks at the forces that led to the trial and how expertise was the big loser.
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