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Human Evolution Insights Found Up a Neanderthal’s Nose
The face of our sturdy evolutionary cousin comes into focus
AI Might Not Harm Us in the Way You Think
Researchers are divided over AI’s cognitive harms—and whether we should use these tools at all
Crikey! Newly Discovered Snake Species Named After Steve Irwin
A mysterious wolf snake is the latest creature to bear the Crocodile Hunter’s name
Wolves Caught on Camera Using Tools for the First Time
Wolves seem to have pulled traps out of the water and stolen the bait. But was it tool use?
Did a Violent Land Grab Give These Chimps a Leg Up?
For at least one wild chimpanzee population, killing neighbors has its benefits
New AI Model Captures the Milky Way in Stunning Detail
Researchers gain a hi-def view of galactic activity with an assist from a deep-learning surrogate
This Historic Figurine Unearths New Insights Into Ancient Spirituality
A 12,000-year-old depiction of a woman and a goose offers intriguing hints into the culture of early human settlements
The Surprising Benefits of Giving Up
Ditching or adjusting goals in the face of adversity might often be the best thing for us—but we don’t all approach these challenges in the same way
The Science of Your Weed’s Stank
Researchers classified 25 scents that make your weed smell, including skunk, candy, toasted bread, and vomit
The Medieval Friar Who Foretold Carl Sagan’s “Star-Stuff”
Before science could prove it, this philosopher saw our place in the stars
