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- Health & Medicine
Of ‘science’ and fetal whaling
Japan had been sacrificing a large number of pregnant whales in the name of science.
- Space
Iron-ic twist deepens cosmic ray puzzle
Researchers announce an intriguing new finding about the most energetic charged particles in the universe.
- Life
Long-lasting daddy longlegs
Fossils of two new daddy longlegs species have been unearthed in China.
- Health & Medicine
Test might ascertain who needs appendectomy
Appendicitis might be diagnosable with a new urine test, an advance that could prevent many unnecessary surgeries.
- Humans
Doctors don’t always relay important test results
When it comes to medical tests, don't assume that 'no news is good news,' a new study finds.
- Archaeology
Ancient granaries preceded the Agricultural Revolution
Granaries excavated in Jordan indicate that people stored large quantities of wild cereals by about 11,300 years ago, a practice that led to the cultivation of domesticated plants, a new study suggests.
- Tech
Molecule gears up
Researchers have made one of the most basic components of a machine out of a snowflake-shaped molecule.
- Physics
Martian lightning
The Red Planet’s dust devils charge up particles, providing first direct evidence of this type of electrical discharge on Mars.
- Health & Medicine
Downside of red-hot chili peppers
In the wild, a culinary kick comes with risks to the plant.
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- Physics
Microswimmers make a splash
Researchers study secrets of microbes' locomotion and how to mimic that movement.
- Humans
Seeking genetic fate
Personal genomics companies offer forecasts of disease risk, but the science behind the packaging is still evolving.
