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  1. Anthropology

    Hobbit debate goes out on some limbs

    A new analysis of fossil hobbits’ limb bones links them to much earlier hominids, and immediately attracts criticism.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Anthropology

    For ancient hominids, thumbs up on precision grip

    An analysis of a 6-million-year-old bone indicates that a humanlike grasp evolved among some of the earliest hominids.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Earth

    Severe weather has favorite spots

    New analyses of tornadoes and lightning highlight U.S. danger zones.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Life

    BATTLE trial personalizes lung cancer treatment

    A new study makes a first step toward personalized chemotherapy.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  5. Life

    Pine pollen gets flight miles

    A first-of-its-kind study logs the record to beat for germination after air travel.