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Culture results when chimps get cracking
Neighbors take different approaches to opening nuts
Thu 10 May 12 from ScienceNews
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'Jackie' the Ripper: Was the Serial Killer a Woman?
One Ripperologist believes the killer had "a feminine manner."
Fri 11 May 12 from Discovery.com
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New bacterium forms intracellular minerals
A new species of photosynthetic bacterium has come to light: it is able to control the formation of minerals (calcium, magnesium, barium and strontium carbonates) within its own organism. Published ...
Fri 11 May 12 from Phys.org
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Unknown language found stamped in ancient clay tablet
Women's names listed on a 2700-year-old clay tablet are in a language never seen before – perhaps a sign that they were forced from their homeland
Thu 10 May 12 from Newscientist
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Smallest mammoths found on Crete
The smallest mammoth ever known to have existed roamed the island of Crete millions of years ago, researchers say.
Wed 9 May 12 from BBC News
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How the pufferfish got its beak
The origin of the unusual beak of pufferfishes has been discovered, giving new clues about how such unique structures can evolve, scientists report today.
Mon 7 May 12 from Phys.org
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Written from the heart: Da Vinci's anatomy
Leonardo da Vinci's secretive musings on the human body are now decipherable in a new iPad app to accompany the exhibition at Buckingham Palace
Wed 9 May 12 from Newscientist
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Forensic scientist tracks the crime scene invaders
Marks on a dead body could indicate violence and therefore murder. But they might have been made by legions of insects. A forensic scientist has built up data that will be a big aid to detectives ...
Fri 11 May 12 from ScienceDaily
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Dinosaur wind 'altered climate'
Huge plant-eating dinosaurs may have produced enough greenhouse gas by breaking wind to alter the Earth's climate, research suggests.
Wed 9 May 12 from The Independent
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Howard Carter: "Miraculous," Misunderstood Man Behind Google's Gilded
Find out why the "miraculous," misunderstood archaeologist who found King Tut's ancient tomb is being honored today in a modern way.
Wed 9 May 12 from National Geographic
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