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EarthArctic sea ice falls to modern low
The area of sea ice in the Arctic is at its lowest in nearly three decades of satellite monitoring.
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AnthropologyAncient DNA moves Neandertals eastward
Evidence from mitochondrial DNA indicates that Neandertals lived 2,000 kilometers farther east than previously thought.
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Health & MedicineDiabetes precursor may be checked by omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet might fend off diabetes in children prone to the disease.
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EarthA different spin
A change in the properties of Earth's mantle at high pressure and temperature may influence seismic waves in a novel way.