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Paleontology

Shhhh! Some plant-eating dinos snacked on crunchy critters

Scientists studying dinosaur poop found that some duck-billed dinos cheated on their vegetarian diets by snacking on crustaceans.

Earth

Intense storms provide the first test of powerful new hurricane forecast tools

From Harvey to Maria, this year’s powerful hurricanes are giving scientists’ latest forecasting tools a trial by fire.

Animals

This newfound hermit crab finds shelter in corals, not shells

A newly discovered hermit crab takes its cue from peanut worms and uses walking corals as a permanent shelter.

Health & Medicine

By ganging up, HIV antibodies may defeat the virus

A duo or trio of powerful antibodies was effective at stopping an HIV-like infection in lab monkeys, two studies find.