Humans
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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.
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Health & MedicineGerm zapper
A compound found in nature kills certain bacteria in a new way.
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HumansIf only bones could speak
The shape of fossil spine bones suggests that ancient human ancestors could speak.
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Health & MedicinePrehistoric trips to the dentist
Thousands of years ago, some people had holes drilled into their teeth.
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Health & MedicineAttacking Asthma
Most kids with asthma no longer have to limit their activities.
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HumansA Volcano’s Deadly Ash
The discovery of long-buried skeletons and footprints suggests that a volcano could destroy Naples, Italy.
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Health & MedicineTaking a Spill for Science
Studying how and why people fall provides insights into movement and balance.
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HumansBig woman of the distant past
A Stone Age skeleton represents our largest known female ancestor.
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Health & MedicineEating Troubles
Researchers are zeroing in on what causes certain people to see food as the enemy.
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Health & MedicineSpit Power
Saliva provides clues about diseases, dental cavities, and who might have been at a crime scene.
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