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Space

Cosmic telephoto lens shows intense, early star formation

A recently discovered galaxy gives a detailed view of stellar birth in the young universe.

Life

There are rules in fiddler crab fight club

Territorial crustaceans will defend their own rivals, but only to keep stronger ones out.

Paleontology

Fossilized poop bears tooth marks

Shark-bitten fecal matter probably came from an assault on an ancient croc.

Physics

Superchilly chemistry

New theory and experiments help reveal how molecules interact in an ultracold system.

Anthropology

Farming’s rise cultivated fair deals

A cross-cultural study suggests that the spread of farming unleashed a revolution in concepts of fairness and punishment.