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An analysis of chemicals in primate teeth shows that a Neandertal infant nursed exclusively for a little more than 7 months
An interview with a severe storm scientist explains what happened in Oklahoma
The fear of confirming derogatory stereotypes can hinder academic performance. Researchers are scaling up relevant interventions to statewide programs
Ketamine, an anesthetic and illicit party drug, is emerging as a fast-acting antidepressant
The space telescope's mission to find planets outside the solar system is probably over, due to a failed "reaction wheel"
Even subtle reminders of prejudice against one's sex, race or religion can hinder performance in school, work and athletics. Researchers have found new ways to reverse and prevent this effect
Larry Page’s high profile sheds some light on a rare condition underserved by technology and treatment
Long considered a conquered childhood disease, pertussis has made a comeback in the U.S., in part because the combination vaccine, DTap, appears less effective than its predecessor, DTP
A climate scientist reflects on what global warming means for extreme weather
The twister that struck Moore, Okla., was the deadliest U.S. tornado since one killed 161 people in Joplin, Missouri, two years ago
Blood vessels break down if certain glial cells are not present
Dove's viral video gets it wrong
Wearable computer glasses will let you record everything you see. But good luck finding someone to talk to
A new 3-D imaging technique shows that higher resolution is not the only desirable trait for microscopic observations
The energy required to swim efficiently is likely what makes some seabirds poor fliers
Turkey hunting in the Lone Star State has dried up along with the state's water
Global warming will bring more killer heat waves to the Big Apple, according to a new study
Gorilla Glass's residual stress can be explained by observing how the motion of individual atoms affects the entire system of the material
China's one-child policy has affected the personalities of a generation of only children
How do we recognize an invention when we see one?
Increased risk of adult obesity is one of the long-term consequences facing children with ADHD, even if their diagnostic symptoms fade
Researchers coax self-assembling materials into flowers, corals and other complex shapes
The Red Planet is frigid and possibly sterile, but its surface still sees plenty of action
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