Humans
- Humans
A Plankhouse Past
Unearthing an ancient Native American village provides glimpses of early life on North America's west coast.
- Archaeology
Glassworks in ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians were producing and exporting glass more than 3,000 years ago.
- Health & Medicine
Nature’s medicines
Projects by young scientists show how plants and animals in nature can be a source of new medicines.
- Health & Medicine
Keeping Bugs Away from Food
Cardboard containers coated with citronella oil keep bugs away.
- Humans
An ancient childhood
Knowing what the lives of children were like long ago can help us understand how cultures and societies change.
- Health & Medicine
Food for Life
New food guidelines emphasize that we should eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
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- Health & Medicine
The color of health
Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch.
- Humans
A diamond polish for ancient tools
People in Stone Age China may have used diamonds to polish their stone axes.
- Health & Medicine
Football Scrapes and Nasty Infections
The scrapes suffered by professional football players on the field can lead to serious skin infections.
- Health & Medicine
Lost Sight, Found Sound
Brain areas devoted to vision can take on other duties following loss of sight.
