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Life

Dino-era delivery at sea

Genetic determination of gender is linked to live birth and evolutionary success of ancient marine reptiles, study finds.

Astronomy

Rock solid planet

Researchers have found the first compelling evidence for a rocky planet beyond the solar system.

Animals

Ants in the pants drive away birds

Yellow crazy ants can get so annoying that birds don’t eat their normal fruits, a new study finds.

Chemistry

Nose knows noxious gases

Dyes on a new sensor react to correctly identify toxic chemicals, scientists find.

Health & Medicine

Diabetes drugs don’t fight inflammation

Two popular diabetes drugs lower blood sugar but don’t reduce markers of inflammation.