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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.
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- Environment
Water’s worldwide travels
Scientists track the movement of ‘virtual water,’ used in the production of goods and exchanged among nations.
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- Environment
Suffocating waters
Coastal animals around the world are spending more time in or around waters with too little oxygen.
- Fossils
Dino drama
Scientists study skulls to determine whether Triceratops and Torosaurus were two different species.
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- Earth
Twist and shake
A new look at the shape of the San Andreas Fault suggests future earthquakes may be stronger than previously thought.
- Fossils
Early toehold on land
A five-toed fossil now holds the record for smallest, oldest foot ever found.
