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In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors.In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors. Read More

A new analysis of dozens of studies has identified the most common warning symptoms in adults under 50, whose rates of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise.A new analysis of dozens of studies has identified the most common warning symptoms in adults under 50, whose rates of colon and rectal cancer are on

The results bolster evidence that virus-laden raw milk may be unsafe for humans.The results bolster evidence that virus-laden raw milk may be unsafe for humans. Read More

Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis.Heat and drought are taking a toll on the tiny soil creatures that help to lock away planet-warming carbon, according to a new analysis. Read More

The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in Louisiana, punishable with jail time.The legislation would make possession of the drugs without a prescription a crime in Louisiana, punishable with jail time. Read More

The National Institutes of Health, which owns the chimps at the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico, has no plans to move the animals to sanctuary, despite a ruling from a federal judge.The National Institutes of Health, which owns the chimps at the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico, has no plans to move the

The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope’s latest release shows off the device’s capabilities.The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope’s latest release shows off the device’s capabilities. Read More

The new case, in a Michigan farmworker, did not suggest that bird flu was widespread in people, health officials said, adding that the risk to the general public remained low.The new case, in a Michigan farmworker, did not suggest that bird flu was widespread in people, health officials said, adding that the risk to the

The damage was unusual, experts say, because turbines are built to withstand extreme weather. Iowa is a wind powerhouse, with thousands of turbines.The damage was unusual, experts say, because turbines are built to withstand extreme weather. Iowa is a wind powerhouse, with thousands of turbines. Read More

Elon Musk’s first human experiment with a computerized brain device developed significant flaws, but the subject, who is paralyzed, has few regrets.Elon Musk’s first human experiment with a computerized brain device developed significant flaws, but the subject, who is paralyzed, has few regrets. Read More