Discoveries from the Arabian Peninsula supporting the existence of a place called Nahom (see 1 Nephi 16:34) face recent criticism for only showing that the NHM tribal name existed in Yemen around 700 BC, not a place with that name. But there's more to the story.
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Discussing Abortion With Your Children and Others: Please Include the Science on the Health of Women
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As the U.S. Obesity Epidemic Grows, New BYU Study Shows Which Americans Are Gaining the Most
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BYU engineers travel to the Arctic, develop innovative radar method to detect polar bears
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