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FossilsWatery fate for nature’s gliders
Fossil bones hint that sea-level increases doomed Atlantic albatross populations.
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HumansThe puzzle of ancient mariners
Prehistoric sailors may have traveled from island to island across the ocean.
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ComputingA classroom of the mind
Computer technology that puts kids in a cartoon classroom may help them learn to pay attention.
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SpaceThe Mirror Universe of Antimatter
Scientists are creating particles of antimatter to learn why the universe has so few.
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BrainMemories are made with sleep
Sleep can rescue memories that are starting to fade.
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ClimateWeekend weather really is different
When it comes to temperature, weekend weather has its own highs and lows.
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MathIt’s a math world for animals
Animal mathematicians are teaching scientists a thing or two about numbers.
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AnimalsWalks on the wild side
Animals that roam widely in the wild do more poorly in zoos than those with smaller ranges.
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Health & MedicinePrime Time for Broken Bones
Today's kids are breaking arm bones far more often than did kids just 30 years ago.
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PhysicsElectricity’s spark of life
Researchers are taking advantage of the vital roles that electricity plays in our bodies to advance medicine.
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TechOpening a Window on Video Paper
A new type of electronic paper may bring video clips to the daily newspaper.
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AnimalsFiguring out what makes dogs tick
Biologists have deciphered a poodle's DNA to learn about the genes that decide what dogs are like.
By Emily Sohn