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HumansTaking the measure of a hobbit
Study of fossil skull suggests ancient creature could have been Homo sapiens.
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LifeBacteria binged on BP oil but didn’t grow
Researchers suspect the spilled crude didn’t provide a balanced diet.
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SpaceNew hints of saltwater on Mars
Seasonal patterns consistent with briny seeps on the Red Planet, a new study concludes.
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LifeHow exercise benefits nerve cells
Activity stimulates production of a neural insulation that moves messages faster.