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  1. Neuroscience

    Depression among new mothers is finally getting some attention

    Scientists search new mothers’ minds for clues to postpartum depression.

    By Laura Beil
  2. Ecosystems

    When bogs burn, the environment takes a hit

    Bogs and other peatlands around the world store outsized amounts of carbon. Climate change and agriculture are putting them at risk.

    By Laurel Hamers
  3. Paleontology

    New fossils are redefining what makes a dinosaur

    While some researchers question what characteristics define the dinosaurs, others are uprooting the dino family tree altogether.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  4. Humans

    How to build a human brain

    Organoids, made from human stem cells, are growing into brains and other miniorgans to help researchers study development

    By Ingfei Chen
  5. Materials Science

    Skyrmions open a door to next-level data storage

    Skyrmions are tiny magnetic swirls that are hard to undo and may be perfect for miniaturizing electronics.