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  1. Anthropology

    Ancient DNA unveils a previously unknown line of Neandertals

    DNA from a partial skeleton found in France indicates that European Neandertals consisted of at least two genetically distinct populations.

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  2. Animals

    Bumblebees lose most of their sense of smell after heat waves

    A few hours in high temps reduced the ability of antennae to detect flower scents by 80 percent. That could impact the bees’ ability to find food.

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  3. Environment

    Fiddler crabs are migrating north to cooler waters

    The crabs are climate migrants and could be a harbinger of changes to come as more species move in.

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  4. Paleontology

    Despite new clues, this ancient fish has stumped scientists for centuries

    The 50-million-year-old Pegasus volans isn't closely related to seamoths or oarfish, like some researchers have suggested. But what is it?

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  5. Animals

    Scientists piece together clues in a shark ‘murder mystery’

    A missing porbeagle shark was likely killed by a great white. It’s the first known case of adult porbeagles being hunted by a predator, scientists say.

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  6. Animals

    Here’s how an arthropod pulls off the world’s fastest backflip

    While airborne, globular springtails can reach a spin rate of 368 rotations per second, high-speed camera footage shows.

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  7. Microbes

    A fluffy, orange fungus could transform food waste into tasty dishes

    The fungus thrives on everything from soy pulp to bland custards, turning them into digestible foods with a surprisingly pleasant flavor.

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  8. Animals

    In a first, these bats were found to have toes that glow

    Hairs on the toes of Mexican free-tailed bats fluoresce under UV light, a new study reports. The function of the toe glow is unknown.

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  9. Life

    Remote seamounts in the southeast Pacific may be home to 20 new species

    A recent expedition to the intersection of two undersea mountain chains has revealed a new seamount and a rich world of deep-sea biodiversity.

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