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This Walking Ape Might Be the Earliest Human Ancestor
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Parts of it are basically taking a nap -
Dry January: What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Alcohol for a Month
Most abstainers continue to drink less after the month is up -
Celebrate the New Year With This Cosmic Champagne Cluster
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The Photos That Shaped Our Understanding of Earth’s Shape
Visual evidence of our planet’s curvature is relatively recent -
The Emotional Cost of Parental Burnout
A burned-out parent is a less emotionally real parent -
When Canaries Actually Worked in Coal Mines
These feathery gas detectors became beloved pets in the dark depths -
Here’s What’s Happening in the Brain When You’re Improvising
It has a surprising cerebral signature -
This Robot is Tinier than a Grain of Salt
Engineers had been trying to solve this problem for 40 years
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Genetic Ancestry Doesn’t Tell Your Whole Story
If you’re looking for your genetic origin story, your DNA will only take you so far.
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You Might Be Misreading Your Dog
Our own emotions may play a major role when gauging Fido’s feelings
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Imagine Your Way to a Better Relationship
Picturing positive encounters can make you like a person more
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The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays
Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida
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AI’s Innate Bias Against Animals
Chatbots and robots are a setback to animal welfare—but have the potential to be a step forward -
These Slimy Fish May Have Helped Us Hone Our Sense of Smell
Sophisticated scent seems to have evolved earlier than previously thought -
Call Your Grandparents This Holiday Season—for Their Health
Everyday conversations across generations may boost older adults’ sense of purpose -
One of World’s Rarest Cats Has Finally Resurfaced
Behold the first sightings of a flat-headed cat in Thailand in 30 Years -
Tasting Tomorrow
Can we eat local on a warming planet?
