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Early Birds Were Just DuckyA newfound duck-like fossil has scientists considering an aquatic lifestyle for the ancestors of modern birds.
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Battle in the Brain: How We Make Tough ChoicesIt's logic vs. pleasure; winner takes the cookies.
neuroscience -
Rare Borneo Rhino Photographed for First TimeOnly a handful remain, and photos like this will help scientists learn how to conserve the beasts.
land-mammals -
Sexy Songs Induce Larger Canary EggsThe sexier the song females hear, the larger the eggs they lay.
birds -
World Cup Science: Tricky Shots and Blind RefereesScientists put their own spin on the game that will captivate billions around the world for the next month.
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Bizarre Survival Tactic: Gazelles Shrink Heart to Beat HeatShrinking their hearts and livers helps Arabian sand gazelles reduce water lost from breathing.
land-mammals -
Animal DNA Changing with Climate, Study FindsGlobal warming could also make Canada an agricultural powerhouse while the U.S. becomes a dustbowl.
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The Physics of Glass Just Got BlurryA new study questions a longstanding assumption about the strange nature of see-through materials.
physics-mathematics -
Dwarf Dinosaur DiscoveredThe newfound species probably shrank due to their island lifestyle.
dinosaurs -
X-rays Target Brain Tumors, Spare Healthy TissueA new approach, tested so far only on rats, could replace current techniques that can lead to a loss of brain function.
neuroscience -
Impact of Beaver Dams Wider Than ThoughtBeaver dams help raise the water table downstream, allowing plant and animal life to prosper.
land-mammals -
Bacteria & Fungi Ride Dust Across OceansDust clouds blowing across the Atlantic Ocean carry hidden pathogens that might reach the United States.
rivers-oceans -
Lost Dimension Yields Accidental DiscoveryNot everything in Nature needs three dimensions...
quantum-physics -
Survival Smarts: Healthy Lobsters Shun the SickIt might sound harsh, but avoiding sick neighbors is an effective way to keep infection rates down in the wild.
bacterial-fungal -
Machine Offers Sight to Some Blind PeopleA visually impaired poet struck by the ability to see a word works with scientists to develop a new technology.
neuroscience -
What a Buzz: Whales Hunt Like BatsIn deep, dark water, sound is better than sight.
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Sniff and Swim: How Sperm Find EggsVIDEO: Watch sperm splash in the right direction in research that could lead to treatments for problems with human conception.
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In the Tool Shed, Apes Plan AheadIn a behavior crucial to human cognition, apes plan ahead by collecting tools for later use.
primates -
Human and Chimp Ancestors Might Have InterbredA new genetic analysis suggests human and chimp divergence occurred more recently than previously believed, and it might have been a two-step process.
primates -
Monkeys Use 'Code Words' to Warn of PredatorsBy mixing their calls, male putty-nosed monkeys keep their group safe and well fed.
primates -
Climate Change, Not Humans, Killed Large BeastsWhat killed the mammoths? A new explanation is instantly controversial.
extinct-species -
Dolphins Name ThemselvesThey use their names to tell friends and family where they are.
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Horse Science: What Makes a Kentucky Derby Winneranimals -
Dreadful Experiment Yields Shocking ResultsVolunteers get zapped, and then they ask for more. It's not torture, but rather an investigation into the science of dread.
health
