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A structure known as the cerebellum acts as a brake on consumption

The insects balance separation and care for those infected by parasites

New research suggests there are 14 percent more tree species out there than previously believed

Only about a tenth of an inch tall, these protist growths take on truly strange forms

New evidence suggests an origin to an exceptionally hot period in Earth’s history

Hyenas scavenging near cities might lessen human and livestock diseases

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A laser-focused chef prints and cooks complex designs

A low-cost design helps shaking buildings roll to a stop

Deep vibrations called infrasound can provide an early warning of ice avalanches’ speed and trajectory

The more time the insects spend on the courtship ritual, the better mating goes