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Humans

Gelada monkeys know their linguistic math

The vocalizations of gelada monkeys observe a mathematical principle seen in human language, a new study concludes.

Cosmology

Ancient dwarf galaxy was heavy-element factory

A rare event in an ancient galaxy left traces of heavy elements in its stars.

Health & Medicine

Here’s some slim science on temper tantrums

Scientists have mapped the structure of toddlers’ tantrums, but preventives are hard to come by.

Astronomy

Hubble telescope snaps stunning pic for its 26th birthday

For its 26th anniversary, the Hubble Space Telescope snapped a picture of star blowing bubbles in space.

Paleontology

Baby titanosaur was parents’ Mini-Me

Babies of one species of titanosaur resembled mini-versions of full-grown adults, and probably acted like them, too.

Life

Gene found that controls beak size in Darwin’s finches

A beak-size gene helped determine whether Darwin’s finches survived a drought.

Paleontology

Clearer picture emerging of dinosaurs’ last days

Dinosaurs’ final days may have included both a giant asteroid and gradual species die outs. Two new studies paint an increasingly intricate picture of dinosaur’s demise.

Neuroscience

Left brain stands guard while sleeping away from home

Part of the left hemisphere stands sentry while the rest of the brain and body snooze.

Agriculture

Bacterium still a major source of crop pesticide

Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria have provided pest-fighting toxins for over 50 years.

Health & Medicine

‘Dirty’ mice better than lab-raised mice for studying human disease

Dirtier mice may better mimic human immune reactions.

Space

Trying to find ET and our place in the universe

Editor in Chief discusses the search for life beyond Earth.

Science & Society

Humans have pondered aliens since medieval times

People have been fascinated with extraterrestrials for centuries. If only aliens would get in touch.