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  1. Life

    Spanish Inquisition couldn’t quash Moorish, Jewish genes

    Finding suggests modern history, not just prehistory, can leave a strong mark on a region’s genetic signature.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Life

    Funny smell may have split bee species

    Among male bees that create their own perfume, a change in the sense of smell might mean a split in species.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Health & Medicine

    Men line up for circumcision in Africa

    But demand for the operation, shown to guard against HIV and other infections, exceeds availability.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Health & Medicine

    Fine-scale structure of egg crucial for fertility

    Scientists describe the shape of a protein required for conception.