Scientific American - March 2013
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The Origins of Creativity
New evidence that our ancient ancestors were exceedingly ingenious is forcing scientists to reconsider when we started thinking outside of the box.
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New Threat from Poxviruses
Smallpox may be gone, but its viral cousins—monkeypox and cowpox—are staging a comeback.
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