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A chemical analysis of early 1900s medicines, billed as cure-alls, revealed vitamins and calcium along with toxic compounds
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They're still a threat to bats and birds and now they even have their own "syndrome". So, are there better ways to capture the wind?
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As a global citizen and cultural bridge-builder, Dave Brubeck captivated the world with his music, big heart and a vision of unity
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They're the biggest innovation in higher education in years, but are they a threat to small universities and community colleges?
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Contrary to the cliché, an analysis of news articles over the years shows that celebrity has lasting power
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Being socially isolated increases your chance of death—but not because you're feeling depressed over being lonely
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Should sending "Thank you" emails and leaving voice mails now be considered bad manners? Some think texting has made it so
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A 100,000-year-old skull has a hole that reflects genetic mutations from inbreeding—likely a common behavior for our ancestors
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When an algorithm-driven light show took over the Bay Bridge last week, it was the latest example of how much technology is transforming how cities look.
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An intriguing study involving puppet shows suggests that infants dislike those who are different from themselves
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Neanderthal brains had more capacity devoted to vision and body control, with less left over for social interactions and complex cognition
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Your publicly available "likes" can tell others a lot you wouldn't expect—including your political views, sexual orientation and religion
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Lice DNA collected around the planet sheds light on the parasite's long history with our ancestors, a new study shows
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Don't understand love? Not to worry. Scientists continue to study away to try to make sense of it for the rest of us
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The debate over drones stirs up questions about whether robots can learn ethical behavior. Will they be able to make moral decisions?
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We're getting closer to the day when your smartphone knows you have a cold before you do
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As cities like New York prepare for what appears to be a future of more extreme weather, the focus increasingly is on following nature's lead
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According to a new study, they're also much more likely to lie about their findings as they climb the academic ladder
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A new method based on DNA forensics can tell us about the appearances of those who lived long ago
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New research offers surprising answers to the age-old question of where morality comes from
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