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Earth
A volcano wakes up
Earthquakes, small eruptions, and a new lava dome unsettle Mount St. Helens.
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Archaeology
Decoding a beverage jar
Ancient pottery provides hints of the world's oldest known wine.
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Tech
Crime lab
From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.
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Math
Detecting True Art
Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.
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Climate
A change in climate
Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.
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Animals
Gecko night vision
Certain geckos can tell colors apart even in dim moonlight.
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Planets
Icy Orbs at the Solar System’s Edge
A ring at the solar system's outskirts appears to contain smaller objects than expected.
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Fossils
Big fish in ancient waters
Fossils have revealed an ancient, oversized relative of modern-day swordfish.
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Fossils
Downsized dinosaurs
Island living may have led to miniature versions of giant dinosaurs.
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Space
Baby star
Astronomers have observed the earliest twinkles ever picked up from a newborn star.
By Emily Sohn