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  1. Health & Medicine

    For babies exposed to opioids in the womb, parents may be the best medicine

    A surge in opioid-exposed newborns has U.S. doctors revamping treatments and focusing on families.

    By Meghan Rosen
  2. Health & Medicine

    The opioid epidemic spurs a search for new, safer painkillers

    Today’s opioids stop pain — but they’re also dangerous. Scientists are hunting for replacements.

    By Laurel Hamers
  3. Archaeology

    Chaco Canyon’s ancient civilization continues to puzzle

    A dynasty may have risen from the dead in an ancient Chaco great house.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Genetics

    Jumping genes play a big role in what makes us human

    Jumping genes have been a powerful force in human evolution.