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MathThe Grammy in Mathematics
Mathematician nominated for award for restoring the only known recording of a live Woody Guthrie performance.
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ArchaeologyZeus’ altar drew early visitors
Archaeologists have discovered evidence that people used a ceremonial altar to the ancient Greek god Zeus around 5,000 years ago, a millennium before Zeus worship originated.
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ArchaeologyThe Black Death chose its victims selectively
An analysis of medieval skeletons in England and Denmark finds that the devastating epidemic known as the Black Death killed excess numbers of people who were physically frail to begin with.
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EarthEarly dioxin exposure hinders sperm later
Dioxin exposure at an early age affects sperm quality later in life.