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Medical museum in Philadelphia overhauls policies on human remains to meet modern ethical standards

China races to build world’s largest solar farm to meet emissions targets

Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission

Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought

At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

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Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokémon face and a predator bite

Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe

As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

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People often miscalculate climate choices, a study says. One surprise is owning a dog

Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a warning from police

Scientists standing by to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters

Scientists search for DNA of an endangered salamander in Mexico City’s canals

Remains of researcher who vanished in 1959 found on Antarctic glacier

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