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SpaceBig baby stars found in Milky Way pockets
Astronomers have uncovered stellar nurseries that could help map the galaxy’s trademark spiral arms.
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Tanning bed use linked to melanoma risk
People with the skin cancer are more likely to have frequented the salons, a study finds.
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AnthropologyContested evidence pushes Ardi out of the woods
A controversial new investigation suggests that the ancient hominid lived on savannas, not in forests.
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EcosystemsHoneybee death mystery deepens
Government scientists link colony collapse disorder to mix of fungal and viral infections.
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Health & MedicineShark cartilage doesn’t appear to help lung cancer
Patients taking an extract show no improvement.