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  1. Humans

    Decoding diversity in Bushmen

    Decoding the genetic makeup of tribal leaders and Archbishop Desmond Tutu uncovers rich genetic diversity in southern Africans.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Life

    Human noise may distract animals

    When boats roar, hermit crabs slip up and let predators get extra close

    By Susan Milius
  3. Psychology

    Cell phone distraction while driving is a two-way street

    When operating a car, drivers lose a grip on messages they hear.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Physics

    Hot and heavy matter runs a 4 trillion degree fever

    Protons and neutrons melted in collisions of gold atoms have created the hottest matter ever made in a lab

    By Laura Sanders
  5. Space

    Powerful collider set to smash protons

    The Large Hadron Collider will operate at only half its maximum energy for the next 2 years.