Anthropology
Egyptian Mummy Reunited with Intricate Nesting Coffins
Chemical analysis and CT scanning reveal the identity of an ancient Egyptian
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Biology
Seabirds Anticipate Typhoons to Help Migrations
Terns seem to pass through just after powerful typhoons
EARTH
Cave Arachnids’ Modern Range Matches Ancient Glacier Outline
Alpine harvestmen live where, long ago, glaciers stretched south
Biology
Brazilian Ants Build Unusual Trap for Bugs
Feathers surrounding the insects’ nests mask a pitfall
Biology
Deer Get by with a Little Help from Bat Friends
Minnesota white-tailed deer have found an unlikely ally in bats, which eat the biting flies the deer attract
Culture
Uncovering the Sacrificial Puppies of the Shang Dynasty
A new study suggests young dogs were frequently buried with humans in China some 3,000 years ago, but the precise reasons remain elusive
Biology
Female Cockroaches May Cluster Together to Avoid Male Harassment
Pacific beetle cockroaches form groups and kick out unwanted suitors
Conservation
Tinder for Cheetahs? Big Cats Are Attracted by Urine Smell
The enticing scent of pee could help female felines choose the best mate
Environment
Cougar Calls Get Big Bear Reactions
Black bears and cougars share the Vancouver countryside, but not happily.
