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  1. Get Mellow, Fellow: Male baboons cooperate after cultural prodding

    Researchers say they have found a troop of wild baboons in which females somehow transmit peaceful attitudes to males who transfer into the group.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Earth

    Weather Wise: Model may predict El Niño up to 2 years in advance

    A new version of a climate-prediction model that includes detailed interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere could be used to foresee the onset of the climate-altering phenomenon known as El Niño.

    By Sid Perkins
  3. Health & Medicine

    Drug for preemies linked to problems

    A steroidal drug used to combat lung inflammation in premature infants appears to have long-term negative effects.