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Can You Name That Tune?
A new online game could help researchers solve the mysteries of musical memory
The Oldest Rock on Earth
A finding in the Arctic could push the formation of Earth’s crust back by 130 million years
This Cloud Forest Should Not Exist
The story of an Ecuadorean forest that fought annihilation and won
Anteaters Have Evolved More Than a Dozen Times
Unlike people, these mammals found a diet they can actually stick to
Neanderthals Might Have Shared Family Recipes
Cave remains found in Israel point to unique, locally specific culinary practices among our ancient ancestors
The Heaven and Earth Bird
These flying jewels have fascinated scientists and inspired devotion across the ages
How Heat Hurts Teamwork
Even small increases in heat can make teamwork harder—especially when groups are mixed.
When Earth Had No Fire
Laura Poppick’s 3 greatest revelations while writing her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time
Charting the Blue Realm
To explore the deep sea is to understand the human story and the nature of knowledge











