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  1. Anthropology

    Rock-solid choices of first toolmakers

    Human ancestors who took up stone toolmaking in Africa around 2.6 million years ago already showed a proclivity for choosing high-quality pieces of rock, a new study finds.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Chemistry

    Flame-retardant cotton gets a boost from clay

    Mixing cotton fibers with nanoparticles of clay increases the materials' heat tolerance, ultimately rendering new cotton fabrics flame retardant.

    By Alexandra Goho
  3. Health & Medicine

    A drug to stop diabetes’ onset?

    Individuals susceptible to developing type 1 diabetes may find hope in a vaccinelike drug that is showing promise in mouse studies.

    By Alexandra Goho
  4. Tech

    Bacteria churn out new type of electronic paper

    Researchers have developed a new way of making flexible electronic paper displays using cellulose derived from bacteria.