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Animal CSI: Inside The Smithsonian's Feather Forensics Lab
A keen eye and extensive knowledge of feathers allows forensic ornithologist Carla Dove (yes, that's her name) figure out from feather and bone fragments which type of bird crashed into a plane or was eaten by a snake. But the expertise has an uncertain future.READ MORE
Animal CSI: Inside The Smithsonian's Feather Forensics Lab
Carla Dove can identify the type of bird eaten by a snake from even the smallest feathers.READ MORE
The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism
Children with autism may not get pleasure from hearing human voices, researchers say.READ MORE
Rule Would List All Chimps As Endangered, Even Lab Animals
The policy would make it more difficult to use chimpanzees for research purposes.READ MORE
Sorry, Dr. Oz, Green Coffee Can't Even Slim Down Chubby Mice
A study in animals casts doubt on the weight-loss benefits of green coffee extract.READ MORE
Scientists Go Medieval To Solve Ancient Leprosy Puzzle
Contents of a mass grave reveal that ancient leprosy is nearly identical to the modern-day disease.READ MORE
Supreme Court Gene Ruling Splits Hairs Over What's 'Natural'
Thursday's ruling does allow patenting of synthetic DNA — in certain cases.READ MORE
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Tiny, Ancient Tree-Dweller Was One Of Earth's Earliest Primates
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Let Them Eat Wood! (If It's Turned Into Starch)
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