Humans
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HumansEarth Rocks On
Some rocks in Greenland show that Earth's crust was moving even 3.8 billion years ago.
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Health & MedicineChildhood’s long history
Our ancient ancestors had long childhoods, just as we do today.
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Health & MedicineA fix for injured knees
A new way of repairing a common knee injury might someday help athletes recover faster.
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HumansStonehenge settlement
The remains of a prehistoric village lie near the legendary stone circle in England known as Stonehenge.
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Health & MedicineEat Out, Eat Smart
Knowing the number of calories in your restaurant meal can help you make healthier food choices.
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HumansIsland extinctions
Many of Australia's largest animals died out after people came to the island continent.
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Health & MedicineSmiles Turn Away Colds
A good mood and a relaxed attitude help keep colds away.
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Health & MedicineHot Pepper, Hot Spider
Hot peppers and spider venom can cause the same sort of painful burning sensation.
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Health & MedicineDisease Detectives
This year's top young scientists faced medical challenges in labs at the National Institutes of Health.
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HumansOldest Writing in the New World
Signs carved into a stone slab may represent the earliest known writing in the Americas.
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Health & MedicineGetting Enough Sleep
Kids and teens need plenty of sleep but have trouble getting enough.
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Health & MedicineA Sour Taste in Your Mouth
Researchers may have pinpointed how the tongue's cells detect sour tastes.
By Emily Sohn