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  1. Humans

    Tomorrow’s Stars: Intel Science Talent Search honors high achievers

    The Intel Science Talent Search announced its winners at a gala dinner honoring the competition's 40 finalists.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  2. Health & Medicine

    Dual Role: Painkiller may affect brain

    A class of drugs being developed to block pain could obstruct memory formation as well.

    By Amy Maxmen
  3. Anthropology

    Small Wonders: Tiny islanders elevate ‘hobbit’ debate

    The discovery in two South Pacific caves of bones from an extinct group of half-size humans has fueled the already heated scientific debate over the evolutionary identity of so-called hobbit remains from Indonesia.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Animals

    Gator Aids: Gators squish lungs around to dive and roll

    Alligator researchers say they have discovered a new role for lungs as maneuvering aids under water.