Humans
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HumansSettling the Americas
Scientists have a new theory about when and how people first migrated from Asia to the New World.
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Health & MedicineBaby number whizzes
The brains of very young babies have a sense of numbers.
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Health & MedicineHealing honey
Cough medicines don't work and they can have unpleasant side effects. Doctors are starting to recommend honey instead.
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Health & MedicineThe essence of celery
Tasteless compounds in celery give the vegetable essential flavoring powers.
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Health & MedicineHeart revival
Scientists have found a way to transform a rat's dead heart into a living one.
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Health & MedicineBabies prove sound learners
Scientists are gaining new insights into why babies are so good at learning languages.
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Health & MedicineMemory by hypnosis
Scientists are using hypnosis to better understand how the brain remembers—or doesn't.
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Health & MedicineSweeeet! The skinny on sugar substitutes
Millions of people use artificial sweeteners, but are they safe?
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Health & MedicineHeavy sleep
To maintain a healthy weight, kids need to get enough sleep.
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Health & MedicineA recipe for happiness
Want to be happier? Recent studies show that science can help.
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HumansAncient cave behavior
In a South African cave, scientists have found the oldest evidence of people acting like modern humans.
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HumansA Long Haul
A new study of stone tools suggests that ancient Polynesian sea voyagers traveled thousands of miles in their canoes.
By Emily Sohn