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A foundation of trust

Archaeological work in the Xingu territory of Brazil is rewriting assumptions about civilization in the Amazon. Through decades of partnership between the Kuikuro people and Western researchers, evidence of a large, complex civilization in the Brazilian territory has emerged.

Peru’s Serpent Mountain sheds its mysterious past

Monte Sierpe, translated as the “serpent mountain,” is located in the Pisco Valley of Southern Peru. The “Serpent Mountain” is known for its thousands of precisely aligned holes to resemble the look of a snake.

The legacy of James D. Watson

James D. Watson’s death at 97 closes a chapter on one of the most influential and troubling lives in modern science.

Leg shaking: is it just a habit or something more?

Over half of the healthy population exhibits leg shaking, a repetitive and rhythmic movement of the legs while seated. Some brush it off as just a habit, but most of the time, there’s a reason for it, ranging from anxiety to medications.

A new AI technique may aid violent crime forensics

Researchers are finding new ways to use artificial intelligence in forensic investigations, from identifying insect species at crime scenes to organizing complex evidence in laboratories.