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HumansAncient New Guinea settlers headed for the hills
Humans had reached the rugged land by sea and quickly adapted to the mile-high forested interior by nearly 50,000 years ago, stone tools and plant remains indicate.
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SpaceDistant world could support life
For the first time, astronomers detect a planet beyond the solar system with the potential to be habitable.
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AnimalsMonkey in the mirror
Monkeys with implanted head devices use mirrors to inspect themselves, perhaps signaling self-awareness.
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LifeA thousand points of height
A study finds heaps of genetic variants that influence a person’s stature, but even added together they don’t stack up to much.