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Spectacular Fossil Bird Foot Preserved in Amber
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Wolves and Wolverines: A Complicated Relationship
The larger mammal will prey on the smaller, but wolverines prefer areas occupied by wolves over areas that aren’t
The Dangers of Flying While Allergic
Nuts and other foods served on planes can be devastating for those with sensitivities—but the risks can be avoided
When Cancer Threatens a Woman's Fertility
Solutions exist, but they’re costly—and 45 states don’t require that insurance cover them
How Many Creationists Are There in America?
A new survey shows the number can vary considerably depending how you ask questions about evolution
We Can Actually Prevent Depression in Some Cases
Psychological interventions can stave off about 50 percent of new episodes in people at high risk
What Happens When You Read Science Writing by Women
Redressing an imbalance of attention reveals a dazzling variety of journalism
Stopping the World's Biggest Infectious Killer
Science holds the key for ending tuberculosis, but greater effort and sustained innovation are crucial
Are Intellectuals Suffering a Crisis of Meaning?
What is the relationship between intellectual giftedness and meaning in life?
Mount Saint Helens Volcano Detectives: Activate!
If there's only one book on volcanology I'd ask you to get for young kids, this is the one
Are Cyborg Warriors a Good Idea?
The Pentagon is funding brain-implant research aimed at creating neurally “enhanced” soldiers
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