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  1. Anthropology

    The oldest known mummies have been found — in Southeast Asia

    Southeast Asian groups mummified bodies over smoky fires before burying them as early as 12,000 years ago, long before Egyptians began making mummies.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Materials Science

    Salt can turn frozen water into a weak power source

    Experiments reveal that when slabs of salty ice are strained, electricity is generated, though practical uses are still a long way off.

    By Nikk Ogasa
  3. Earth

    Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion

    Sand made from recycled glass can be mixed with sediment to make a medium for plants to grow in. That can help with coastal restoration projects.