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- Math
It’s a math world for animals
Animal mathematicians are teaching scientists a thing or two about numbers.
- Animals
Walks on the wild side
Animals that roam widely in the wild do more poorly in zoos than those with smaller ranges.
- Health & Medicine
Prime Time for Broken Bones
Today's kids are breaking arm bones far more often than did kids just 30 years ago.
- Physics
Electricity’s spark of life
Researchers are taking advantage of the vital roles that electricity plays in our bodies to advance medicine.
- Tech
Opening a Window on Video Paper
A new type of electronic paper may bring video clips to the daily newspaper.
- Animals
Figuring out what makes dogs tick
Biologists have deciphered a poodle's DNA to learn about the genes that decide what dogs are like.
- Fossils
A really big (but extinct) rodent
A rodent about the size of a bison once roamed the riverbanks of ancient Venezuela.
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- Environment
Watching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
- Health & Medicine
Turning to Sweets, Fats to Calm the Brain
Constant worries may drive people to eat sweet and fatty foods that can soothe the brain.
- Brain
Grades Slipping? Check for Snoring
Children who snore a lot are more likely to struggle with their schoolwork.
