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Earth

Quick quake alerts

A system of detectors could provide a few seconds warning that an earthquake is coming.

Animals

Shoot the poop

Some caterpillars get rid of their waste with ballistic force.

Health & Medicine

Gut germs to the rescue

Many of the bacteria that live in our intestines may help keep us healthy.

Brain

The Social Side of Baby Talk

A mother's body language can make her baby's babbles more like speech.

Humans

Fossil skulls plug gap in human origins

Anthropologists have unearthed the oldest fossils of modern people ever found.

Brain

Wobbly Babies: Smarter Than They Look?

Toddlers can make quick decisions about when to use a handrail while crossing a bridge.

Chemistry

Sticking Around with Gecko Tape

A lizard's sticky feet inspire a strong new adhesive.

Plants

Tracking the sun Improves plant pollen

Turning to face the sun helps snow buttercups make better pollen.