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- Archaeology
Hobbits: Our tiny cousins
Skeletal remains of ancient human relatives found in Indonesia are challenging some long-accepted “truths” about human evolution.
- Space
Martian devil
Giant whirlwind photographed as it snakes its way across a plain in northern Mars
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Competing with math
Five high schoolers are the new faces of mathematics.
- Space
‘Ruler’ to measure space
Study of energy waves formed during the Big Bang supports Einstein’s prediction that a strange, invisible force is pushing the universe apart.
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- Fossils
Old relative steps down
Ancient human ancestor climbed trees but also walked clumsily upright on the ground.
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Intel STS 2012 highlights
Intel Science Talent Search 2012 finalists describe what motivated them to become scientists and enter science competitions.
- Humans
Becoming human
Two new studies suggest that during ice ages, steep drops in temperature may have sent ancient species moving to more temperate, or mild, areas. As a result, these species would have been isolated from other populations.
- Tech
Cool Jobs: Like Mother Nature
Scientists observe what works best for animals, plants in efforts to build better products.
