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PaleontologyAncient burrows
Triassic-era sediments unearthed in Antarctica reveal the well-preserved lair of a four-legged, mammal-like reptile.
By Tia Ghose -
PaleontologyA mammoth divide
Woolly mammoths roamed Siberia in two distinct clans, and the split between the groups, scientists say, is surprisingly deep, occurring more than 1 million years ago.
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Health & MedicineSun up
Men with lower concentrations of vitamin D have higher risk of heart attack.
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LifeSimple body, complex blueprints
Genes key to the development of modern animals' body plans show up in primitive-looking comb jellies.
By Amy Maxmen -
Health & MedicineWake up and smell the java
The smell of coffee leads to changes in gene activity in sleep-deprived rats, hinting at the molecular basis for the relaxing effect of the aroma seen in experiments.