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A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said.A new study is “a bit of a counterweight to the endless hyperbole about how incredibly complex and powerful the human brain is,” one researcher said. Read More

Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge. Read More

Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks. Read More

He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives.He laid the foundation for sociolinguistics, and he showed that structures like class and race shaped speech as much as where someone lives. Read More

Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated.Animal remains unearthed in Alaska give clues to how wolves were domesticated. Read More

Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company.Employees of SpaceX have filed a formal petition to create the city of Starbase. Its first mayor would be a security manager for the company. Read More

The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. Read More

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities. Read More

Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas. Read More