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Anthropology

Fossil teeth hint at a surprisingly early start to humans’ long childhoods

Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.

Health & Medicine

The virus behind an outbreak in Brazil can spread from mother to fetus

Transmission of Oropouche virus to the womb has been confirmed in two stillbirths and one birth with congenital anomalies that occurred in Brazil.

Particle Physics

Accelerated muons bring next-gen particle colliders closer to reality

Muon colliders could slam the subatomic particles together in hopes of unlocking physics secrets. Giving muons a speed boost is a crucial step.