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ArchaeologyAncient Siberians may have rarely hunted mammoths
Occasional kills by Stone Age humans could not have driven creatures to extinction, researchers say.
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LifeIn the real world, cheetahs rarely go all out
Famous for speed, the big cats actually rely on acceleration and maneuverability to capture prey.
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LifeNail-generating tissue also regrows fingertips
Stem cells spur return of amputated digits in mice
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Health & MedicineHeaders linked to memory deficit in soccer players
Abnormalities in three brain regions found among those who head the ball most frequently.
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Science & SocietyChimps in captivity may soon join endangered species list
Proposal would extend protections to both wild and captive primate populations.