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Prehistoric Crocodile Fossil Shows Species Went Extinct 5 Million Years Later Than Thought
A sebecid tooth and two vertebraes found in the Dominican Republic show that the crocodile species persisted in the Caribbean after it died out in other areas.
New Atomic Fountain Clock Props Up the World’s Time With Pinpoint Precision
Learn about NIST-F4, the latest cesium fountain clock that now stands as one of the most accurate timekeepers in the entire world.
Early Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Soon Possible with Simple Urine Sample
Early cancer biomarkers found in urine can improve screening procedures for the all-too-common prostate cancer.
Mice Forget Their Fears Thanks to the Flow of Dopamine Through Their Brains
Learn how dopamine helps encode and extinguish fear in the brains of mice.
Sleep Secures Past Memories and Prepares Our Brains for Future Learning
Learn how our brains store memories, and why sleep is needed to retain old memories and prepare for new ones.
Greener Neighborhoods, Healthier Newborns: The Power of Urban Tree Planting
A large-scale tree planting project helped connect the dots between green neighborhoods and better birth outcomes.
The Mysterious Spade-Toothed Beaked Whale Had Always Avoided Humans — Until Now
Learn more about the recent discovery of this spade-toothed whale and what an international research team uncovered about it.
What Happens to Our Brains When We Go Through a Digital Detox
Learn more about how too much screen time impacts a child’s neurodevelopment and how cutting back can be beneficial for learning.
Volcanic Eruption Warnings Are Now Possible With Fiber-Optic Cables
Learn about the escalating threat of volcanoes in Iceland and how a new warning system is helping to inform the public when eruptions will occur.