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ArchaeologyThe return of a king
The 15th century’s Richard III has returned — or at least, his bones have.
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EarthAhead of the wave
Scientists are working to predict — and tame — the tsunamis that can threaten some coastal communities
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ComputingGenetic memory
DNA is a chemical blueprint that effectively instructs cells on how to work.
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Engineering: The route to problem-solving
Young researchers learn how math and science are used in the real world, from protecting eggs to delivering tap water.
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PhysicsA smarter scan
Scientists introduce a cheap and smart new device that gathers data in a flash.
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PlanetsHome on the moon
Astronomers say rocky moons orbiting distant planets might support alien life.
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FossilsDino-sized poop
Ewww: Scientists use poop from living animals to estimate the size of dung dropped by T. rex and other dinos.
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ClimateClimate’s troublesome kids
The recurring climate events El Niño and La Niña trigger long-lived changes to weather around the world.