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  1. Paleontology

    Ancient, water-loving rhinos gathered in big, hippolike herds

    Squat rhinos lived in North America about 12 million years ago, congregating in huge, water-bound herds much like modern hippos.

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  2. Earth

    The United States’ oldest known rock has existed for at least 3.6 billion years

    More than just a cool bit of trivia, the finding raises questions about our understanding of Earth’s history.

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  3. Animals

    This caterpillar wears the body parts of insect prey

    Dubbed the “bone collector,” this caterpillar found on a Hawaiian island disguises itself while stalking spider webs for trapped insects to eat.

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  4. Space

    See how the Hubble Space Telescope is still revolutionizing astronomy

    Hubble is still going strong 35 years after it was launched into space. Celebrate its anniversary with some out-of-this-world images.

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  5. Anthropology

    A lion’s bite marks a fatal fight with a possible Roman-era gladiator

    The first skeletal evidence of a gladiator show or execution involving an exotic animal comes from a Roman British man with bite marks from a lion.

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  6. Climate

    Wetland bacteria could make more methane in a warming world

    Warming temperatures can ramp up the activity of methane-producing bacteria in wetland soils, adding to methane emissions.

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  7. Psychology

    Uncertainty is on the rise. Here’s how people can cope

    Societal upheaval can trigger uncertainty, which makes people susceptible to cognitive traps. Experts suggest some simple tools can help.

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  8. Neuroscience

    Mouse brains hint at why it’s so hard to forget food poisoning

    Scientists mapped a neural circuit that associates an unfamiliar flavor with food poisoning symptoms in mice.

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  9. Animals

    How science can help you train your puppy

    Puppies with a good grasp of basic gestures, self-confidence and impulse control grow into well-behaved adults, a new study suggests.

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  10. Psychology

    Loneliness is higher among middle-aged Americans than older ones

    Across much of the world, loneliness increases from middle age to later years. That trend is reversed in the United States, a new study shows.

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  11. Climate

    Earth’s landmasses lost trillions of tons of water this century

    Rising global temperatures are driving the sharp decline in terrestrial water storage. This trend isn’t likely to change, scientists say.

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  12. Health & Medicine

    Autism rates rose again. Experts explain why

    Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

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