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‘Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior’ unearths paleontology’s biases

Paleontologist David Hone’s latest book fleshes out our understanding of dinosaur behavior.

The oldest known fossil tadpole was a big baby

Using AI, historians track how astronomy ideas spread in the 16th century

These hornets may be the alcohol-detox champs of the animal world

Giant rats could soon help sniff out illegally smuggled goods

A race to save Indigenous trails may change the face of archaeology

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A new implant tested in animals reverses drug overdoses

In pigs, the device detected overdoses and administered naloxone. It could also alert emergency services to respond.

Once-weekly insulin might mean fewer shots for some with diabetes

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Is U.S. democracy in decline? Here’s what the science says

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