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  1. Animals

    Plastic ‘fossils’ help scientists reconstruct the history of bird nests

    Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

    By Darren Incorvaia
  2. Neuroscience

    Human memory is flawed. But a new book says that’s OK

    The new book Memory Lane convincingly demonstrates how memories are like Lego buildings that are constantly being rebuilt.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Health & Medicine

    An mRNA cancer vaccine may offer long-term protection 

    A vaccine kept patients free of pancreatic cancer for years, yet new reports say the NIH is advising against mentioning mRNA tech in grants.

    By Meghan Rosen
  4. Animals

    Hammerhead sharks’ diets may affect if they roam or stay home

    Understanding hammerhead sharks’ food preferences could aid efforts to protect the critically endangered fish.