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  1. Anthropology

    Human ancestors at West Asian site deemed two species

    Researchers see two species instead of one at oldest known Homo site outside Africa.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Astronomy

    Kepler space telescope data uncovers 715 new planets

    Astronomers used a new tool to quickly confirm the detection of exoplanets.

    By Christopher Crockett
  3. Health & Medicine

    Experimental drug no Methuselah formula

    Compound lets mice live healthier lives but doesn't extend life span.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Neuroscience

    Girls may require more mutations than boys to develop autism

    New results may help explain why more males wind up with autism.

    By Laura Sanders
  5. Health & Medicine

    Experimental vaccines protect children from hand, foot and mouth disease

    Shots prevented cases resulting from enterovirus 71.