Years after an earthquake, rivers still carry the mountains downstream

A sediment surge after the Wenchuan Quake offers clues to mountain-building mechanics and reveals long-term hazards.

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Cranial lesions are signs of compromised immune function

Michael Gurven and an international group of anthropologists find that cranial lesions — used to assess the health of historical populations — are linked to compromised immunity.

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Gary Horowitz awarded Dirac Medal for contributions to theoretical physics

The renowned physicist has been honored with the prestigious medal — a rare distinction among scientists — for his landmark advancements in gravity and string theory.

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