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  1. Humans

    Humans

    New World’s oldest dog may have been dinner, plus worrisome PTSD and the benefits of artful dodging in this week’s news.

    By Science News

  2. Microbial mats may have given early animals breathing room

    Early animals survived poor marine conditions by inhaling oxygen from bacterial "mines" at the bottom of the ocean.

    By Daniel Strain
  3. Chemistry

    Melting icebergs fertilize ocean

    Releasing extra iron into the water boosts carbon dioxide uptake by plankton.

    By Janet Raloff
  4. Chemistry

    Molecules/Matter & Energy

    How leeches are able to swell tenfold, plus not-so-super solids, new natural toxins and more in this week's news.

    By Science News
  5. Earth

    Earth/Environment

    Earthquake risk in Chile, plus an ancient Greek island and casino pollution in this week’s news.