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  1. Archaeology

    Cuneiform Tablets

    This Web exhibit from the Library of Congress displays 38 ancient clay tablets and other artifacts that feature the ancient form of writing known as cuneiform. The items include various accounting records (receipts and bills of sale) and school exercises. Go to: http://international.loc.gov/intldl/cuneihtml/

    By Science News
  2. Archaeology

    Ancient Mariners: Caves harbor view of early Egyptian sailors

    Archaeologists working near the Red Sea have discovered remains of an Egyptian port that emerged around 4,000 years ago, including two caves used by mariners for storage and for religious ceremonies.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Health & Medicine

    Microwavable Cancers: Heat plus radiation shrinks some tumors

    Heat along with radiation treatment shrinks some tumors faster than does radiation alone.