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PaleontologyEarly apes may not have evolved in East Africa
Fossil jaw remains found in Egypt suggest that the earliest modern apes evolved in North Africa, not in East Africa where most fossils have been found.
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Science & SocietySocial media can be addictive, a jury finds. Research hints at a link
Instagram and YouTube intentionally designed social media platforms to hook users, a landmark court case found. A pediatrician explains the ruling’s impact.
By Sujata Gupta -
Health & MedicineStart cholesterol tests in childhood, new guidelines say
The idea is to control bad cholesterol early in life. Additional tests are also recommended to provide a clearer picture of risk.