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Anthropology

Ancient kids’ toys have been hiding in the archaeological record

Some unusual finds from thousands of years ago are actually toys and children’s attempts at mimicking adult craftwork.

Neuroscience

Somewhere in the brain is a storage device for memories

New technology and new ideas spur the hunt for the physical basis of memory.

Computing

Your phone is like a spy in your pocket

Smartphones’ powers of perception make them more user-friendly and efficient. But they also open new opportunities for privacy invasions.

Planetary Science

How to keep humans from ruining the search for life on Mars

As the race to put humans on Mars heats up, researchers worry they are running out of time to find life on the Red planet.