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Tasmanian devil disease reveals its secrets

The contagious cancer evades the animal’s immune system by turning off key genes.

Tech

Facebook ‘likes’ can reveal users’ politics, sexual orientation, IQ

With data from thousands of volunteers, researchers connect social media activity to personal traits.

Humans

Ancient people and Neandertals were extreme travelers

Stone Age folk were built for journeying farther than even the most active individuals today.

Neuroscience

Heavy drinkers get extra brain fuel from alcohol

Compared with the brains of light drinkers, the brains of heavy alcohol drinkers burn acetate better.