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ON THE SCENE BLOG
Deep brain stimulation shows promise for treating spinal cord injuries. Read “Brain zap helps spine-damaged rats walk.”

X-ray: NASA, CXC, G. Cassam-Chenaï and J. Hughes et al/Rutgers Univ., Radio: NRAO, AUI, NSF, GBT, K. Dyer, R. Maddalena and T. Cornwell/VLA, Optical: F. Winkler/Middlebury College, NOAO, AURA, NSF, CTIO, Schmidt/DSS

ATOM & COSMOS
Two white dwarf stars may have triggered a supernova that left bubble-shaped remains. See “No companion in supernova debris.”

HUMANS      
A small-scale society figures out how to put an end to years of violence. Read “In New Guinea, peace comes with a price.”

ENVIRONMENT
Poor ventilation in classrooms may affect student cognition. Learn more in “Elevated carbon dioxide may impair reasoning.”