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- Humans
Ancient jewelry from space
Scientists have found beads made out of metal mined from meteorites.
- Science & Society
Explainer: What is a patent?
Patents protect intellectual property from theft
By Janet Raloff - Science & Society
Delilah’s legacy
Scientist reroutes shipping lanes in the Bay of Fundy.
By Eric Wagner - Archaeology
The return of a king
The 15th century’s Richard III has returned — or at least, his bones have.
- Humans
Building Stonehenge
A new study of ancient crops may identify the laborers behind Britain’s most famous stone monument.
- Science & Society
Pathways to research: Problem-solving
Students can find inspiration for their research almost anywhere. Newspapers, magazines and even TV are good places to start.
- Chemistry
Heat-resistant makeup
New recipe for camouflage face paint could protect soldiers against burns from bomb blasts.
By Sid Perkins - Science & Society
Airports that speed germs’ spread
Scientists identify which U.S airports are able to spread disease most effectively.
- Humans
World’s oldest pots
Ice age people made cookware long before the rise of farming.
By Erin Wayman -
- Science & Society
Obesity linked to location
Kids living near parks or markets less likely to be extremely overweight.
- Science & Society
New dangers from bird flu
U.S. government asks scientists to keep some secrets about their bird flu research.