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Scientific American - Top Stories

Scientists discover a 'remarkable' new monkey species with orange lips and a froglike roar

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It's Time to Stand Up for Science

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We finally know the name of an ancient Maya mathematician

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Why corn isn't entirely to blame for 'corn sweat'

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Scientists overwhelmingly against rule change that would give political appointees say over science grants

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How math helped the Allies win World War II

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Should you be taking creatine?

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Exclusive: International timekeepers to vote on changing the leap second to a leap hour

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RFK, Jr. is turning his attention to another vital health advisory group

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