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FossilsA Living Fossil
Scientists have discovered that an Asian rodent belongs to a family of animals that had been thought to be extinct.
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AnimalsBig squid
Florida fishermen recently hauled in a squid that's like no other ever found in the Atlantic Ocean.
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TechSugar power for cell phones
New technology could lead to cell phones that are powered by sweet drinks.
By Emily Sohn -
AnimalsCacophony acoustics
How do frogs hear each other in a noisy pond? Just the way we would, as it turns out.
By Emily Sohn -
Health & MedicineA Better Flu Shot
A new kind of vaccine that's made in caterpillar cells prevents influenza.
By Emily Sohn -
PlanetsMartian Caves
New images taken by a spacecraft orbiting Mars show what appear to be entrances to caves.
By Emily Sohn -
SpaceUnearthing Ancient Astronomy
Researchers discover that ancient Peruvians were tracking the skies 4,000 years ago.
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HumansA Long Trek to Asia
An ancient skeleton from a Chinese cave shows how far humans walked when they left Africa.
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TechGetting in touch with touch
By simulating the sense of touch, engineers hope to improve robots, surgery, and even video games.
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SpaceGalactic Growth Spurts
A newly discovered galaxy that grew in fits and starts is like no other galaxy known.
By Emily Sohn