Scientific American
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Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast
3D models of Australopithecus afarensis hint at the muscular adaptations that made modern humans better runners
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Ancient Moon Melt Event May Explain 150-Million-Year Gap in Age Estimates
The moon may have melted 4.35 billion years ago—explaining a lunar age mystery
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Bird Flu Has Spread Out of Control after Mistakes by U.S. Government and Industry
As the bird flu virus moved into cows and people, sluggish federal action, deference to industry and neglect for worker safety put the country at risk
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Tech Stereotypes Discourage Girls from Computing and Engineering as Early as Age 6
Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways
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What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent?
Learn which molecules are responsible for giving Christmas trees their distinct, crisp-yet-spicy scent