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  1. Archaeology

    A ‘jar’ jammed with human bones may solve Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’ mystery

    The remains of at least 37 people in an ancient stone 'jar' in northeastern Laos suggest that thousands similar jars were used in burials.

    By Tom Metcalfe
  2. Animals

    Meet ‘Snuffleupagus,’ a newfound fish sporting shaggy camouflage

    Found near Australia, Solenostomus snuffleupagus is a shaggy swimmer that closely resembles Mr. Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street.

    By Jake Buehler
  3. Health & Medicine

    After Dobbs, miscarriage care looked different in states with abortion bans

    States with abortion bans are trending away from evidence-based miscarriage treatment that includes mifepristone, compared with states without bans.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  4. Animals

    Crabs’ sideways walk may have evolved just once

    A study of 50 crab species in Japan traces the iconic sideways walk to a single ancestor, suggesting the trait drove the group's remarkable diversity.