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  1. Anthropology

    The first known fossil of a Denisovan skull has been found in a Siberian cave

    A new fossil and evidence that the hominids interbred with humans as recently as 15,000 years ago only add to Denisovans’ mystery.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Astronomy

    4 things we’ll learn from the first closeup image of a black hole

    Scientists are gearing up to release the first image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy. Here’s what they hope to find out.

    By Lisa Grossman
  3. Planetary Science

    Saturn’s rings paint some of its moons shades of blue and red

    Moons located among Saturn’s inner rings are different colors depending on their distance from the planet, suggesting they’re picking up ring debris.