Humans
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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.
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ArchaeologySahara cemetery
Archaeologists uncover the remains of a Stone Age settlement in the Sahara desert.
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Health & MedicineSun screen
Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.
By Emily Sohn