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Physics

Collisions reveal new evidence of ‘anyon’ quasiparticles’ existence

Scientists report evidence that a class of particle called an anyon appears in two-dimensional materials.

Health & Medicine

Warm weather probably won’t slow COVID-19 transmission much

While some evidence has suggested higher temperatures can affect coronavirus transmission, summer’s arrival probably won’t curb the pandemic much.

Archaeology

This is the oldest known string. It was made by a Neandertal

A cord fragment found clinging to a Neandertal’s stone tool is evidence that our close evolutionary relatives were string makers, too, scientists say.

Animals

Hitchhiking oxpeckers warn endangered rhinos when people are nearby

Red-billed oxpeckers do more than just eat parasites from rhinos’ backs.