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EarthFish in mom’s diet may alter kids’ behavior
Eating fish that's low in mercury during pregnancy may reduce the risk that a woman's child shows signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
By Janet Raloff -
Physics2012 physics Nobel recognizes experiments probing quantum world
Serge Haroche and David Wineland win for investigating single particles of light and matter.
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ClimateGulf Stream might be releasing seafloor methane
Greenhouse gas may be flowing into ocean waters off the U.S. east coast.
By Tanya Lewis -
AnimalsCats kill more than one billion birds each year
New analysis doubles estimate of avian death tolls, revealing that hunting felines take bigger bite out of wildlife than expected.
By Susan Milius -
LifeAncestors of today’s placental mammals may never have shared the Earth with dinosaurs
A newly constructed family tree dovetails with the fossil record, but differs considerably from previous genetic studies by suggesting that placental mammals emerged after the dinosaur extinction.
By Erin Wayman -
HumansHuman ancestors had taste for meat, brains
A mix of hunting and scavenging fed carnivorous cravings of early Homo species.
By Bruce Bower -
LifeHey kitty, dogs drink like cats
High-speed video shows that canines don’t simply scoop up water, they toss it into their mouths just like their feline frenemies.
By Susan Milius -
HumansAncestral gals roamed, guys stayed home
Females in two ancient hominid species may have left their home groups to find mates.
By Bruce Bower -
LifeA cougar in Connecticut
Using DNA and trailside cameras, wildlife biologists retrace the 18-month, 2,000-mile journey of a young male cat.
By Nadia Drake -
Health & MedicineBody & Brain
Antibiotics fight breathing ailments, cat-loving rats and more in this week’s news.
By Science News