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HumansThe world’s oldest profession: chef
The invention of cooking almost 2 million years ago was a central event in human evolution, a new study suggests.
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HumansStress spears deployed service personnel
Supply officers draw as much or more emotional fire as combat soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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LifeAntidepressants show signs of countering Alzheimer’s
Human brain scans and mice data link serotonin-boosting drugs with reduced plaque density.
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AnthropologyThe Iceman’s last meal: goat
Two decades after he was discovered sticking out of an Alpine glacier, a famous 5,300-year-old mummy’s diet details and hiking habits are revealed.
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HumansHumans
Prehistoric assembly lines, a trigger for riots and more in this week's news
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ChemistryMolecules/Matter & Energy
Metamaterial warp drives, secrets of coffee rings and more in this week's news
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EarthEarth & Environment
Antarctic ice flows, atmospheric response to nuclear fallout and more in this week's news.
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PsychologySpoilers freshen up stories
Giving away the plot may aid, not ruin, story enjoyment.
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LifeGenes & Cells
A family without fingerprints and the long-term harm of sleep skimping in this week’s news.
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Health & MedicineBody & Brain
Leukemia gene therapy, the brain tickle of beautiful voices and more in this week's news.
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