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/ 2 weeks agoA foot fossil suggests a second early human relative lived alongside Lucy
Foot bones and other fossils have been attributed to Australopithecus deyiremeda, a recently discovered species that may shake up the human...
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/ 2 weeks agoGratitude increases joy
Like exercise, gratitude takes many forms. Finding the right practice, research shows, is up to the individual.Read More
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/ 2 weeks agoCuddly koalas had a brutal, blade-toothed close cousin
Ancient collagen preserved in the bones of extinct Australian mammals is revealing their evolutionary relationships, leading to some surprises.Read More
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/ 2 weeks agoBoiling oceans may sculpt the surfaces of small icy moons
Simulations show that subsurface oceans on small moons may hit boiling conditions, potentially creating features like Miranda’s distinctive ridges.Read More
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/ 2 weeks agoThis bright orange life-form could point to new dino discoveries
Colorful lichen living on dinosaur bones reflect infrared light that can be detected by drones, which might lead to finds in...
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/ 3 weeks ago‘Butt breathing’ could help people who can’t get oxygen the regular way
Takanori Takebe’s strange investigation into whether humans can use the gut for breathing has surprisingly sentimental origins: helping his dad.Read More
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/ 3 weeks agoRats are snatching bats out of the air and eating them
The grisly infrared camera footage records a never-before-seen hunting tactic. It may have implications for bat conservation.Read More
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In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive...
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/ 3 weeks agoMeet 5 scientists reshaping the way we understand the world
These five early- and mid-career researchers are shaking up what we know about the Arctic, black holes and beyond.Read More
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/ 3 weeks agoA new dinosaur doomsday exhibit showcases survival after destruction
The American Museum of Natural History’s “Impact: The End of the Age of the Dinosaurs” examines how an asteroid impact shaped...


