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FossilsA really big (but extinct) rodent
A rodent about the size of a bison once roamed the riverbanks of ancient Venezuela.
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AnimalsNo fair: Monkey sees, doesn’t
Some monkeys may have a sense of what's fair and what's not.
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EnvironmentWatching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
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Health & MedicineTurning to Sweets, Fats to Calm the Brain
Constant worries may drive people to eat sweet and fatty foods that can soothe the brain.
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BrainGrades Slipping? Check for Snoring
Children who snore a lot are more likely to struggle with their schoolwork.
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EnvironmentSwimming with sharks and stingrays
Marine reserves not only protect sharks, fish, and other sea creatures but also allow people to interact with them.
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SpaceDreams of floating in space
Traveling into outer space is scary, fun, and a possibility for anyone who's willing to work hard enough to get there.
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HumansAncient art on the rocks
Hand imprints and matchstick figures found in a Borneo cave were made 10,000 years ago.
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AnimalsFrog chemist creates a deadlier poison
A poisonous frog takes up a toxin from its food and makes the chemical even more potent.
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SpaceTossing Out a Black Hole Life Preserver
A ring of matter would keep you alive longer as you get swallowed by a black hole.
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GeneticsA DNA Clue to Reading Troubles
Scientists have identified a gene involved in a learning disorder called dyslexia.
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AnimalsDelivering a little snake venom
Poisonous snakes may control the amount of venom that they inject.
By Emily Sohn