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  1. Archaeology

    Let’s learn about ancient pyramids

    You may have heard of pyramids built in ancient Egypt — but what about ones built elsewhere in Africa, Europe and the Americas?

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  2. Earth

    Earthquakes upped the death toll at Pompeii

    Broken bodies found at a house in Pompeii suggest that earthquakes played a role in the legendary tragedy.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Why you shouldn’t just brush off dandruff

    Research points to certain yeast and bacteria as culprits behind some dandruff. Special shampoos or prescription cleansers can help.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Science works to demystify hair and help it behave

    Research explores new ways to classify hair — from loose curls to tight coils — along with ways to control it and improve its looks and health.

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  5. Brain

    Why we aren’t really ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’

    The idea that we use different sides of the brains to be creative or logical is popular — but it’s not supported by science. Here’s why.

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  6. Archaeology

    An Egyptian mummy’s silent ‘scream’ hints at her violent death

    A rare muscle stiffening known as a cadaveric spasm might explain the mummy’s open-mouthed expression.

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  7. Science & Society

    Scientists Say: Dialect

    Different dialects of the same language have distinct words, pronunciations and sentence structures.

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  8. Psychology

    Struggling to find happiness? Here are some paths to positivity

    Teens can become happier by being kind to themselves and connecting with others — in person, rather than online.

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  9. Brain

    Here’s why being creative is good for your brain

    Neuroarts, a new field of science, is finding that exposure to arts can improve learning, behavior and mental health.

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