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  1. Life

    Signs of culture in whales and monkeys

    Mammals learn feeding behaviors from their friends and family members.

    By Meghan Rosen
  2. Life

    So far, the great tit has coped with climate change

    Earlier arrival of birds’ food due to warming temperatures hasn’t yet reduced bird population.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Humans

    Maya civilization’s roots may lie in ritual

    Cultural exchanges in southern Mexico and Guatemala tied to ancient society's rise.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Humans

    Web searches for money words anticipate market moves

    Dow drops follow weeks when more people search Google for ‘debt’ or ‘stocks.’

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Earth

    Early Earth’s chlorine blown away by giant impacts

    Low levels of chlorine on planet's surface have long puzzled scientists.