* "Lucy's baby": pre-human fossil dazzles
scientists:
Human-like below the waist, ape-like above, an
ancient child is stirring up the study of our
origins.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060920_baby-afarensis.htm
* Planet "lighter than cork" baffles astronomers:
An unknown mechanism may heat some planets
internally, puffing them up, researchers speculate.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060914_light-planet.htm
* Ancient writing system said to be found:
Archaeologists report the oldest writing system
known in the New World.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060914_writing.htm
* Woman gets "bionic arm":
A new device is meant to let amputees move
artificial arms just by thinking.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060914_bionic.htm
* Neanderthals hung on tough, study finds:
Neanderthals didn't give up on existence easily,
scientists report.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060913_neanderthal.htm
* Arctic meltdown?:
Arctic sea ice is hitting record lows, probably due
to global warming, NASA researchers say.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060914_arctic.htm
* Voices in your head might be good:
Psychologists have launched a study to learn why
some people consider voices in their heads helpful.
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060914_voices.htm
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