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Deinococcus radiodurans, shown here in an electron micrograph, flourishes under extremely high doses of radiation thanks to protection from manganese and other substances. Full Story Michael Daly/USUHS
- Light-harvesting complexes do it themselves A new technique could yield solar cells with no repair or assembly required. Read the full story. | Sep 5th 2010 Found in: Chemistry, Molecules and Technology
- Changing one of nature's constants A controversial new study suggests that an immutable value that governs the strength of the electromagnetic force varies along different directions. Read the full story. | Sep 3rd 2010 Found in: Atom & Cosmos
- Microbe’s survival manual Researchers have uncovered how D. radiodurans can withstand extreme radiation. Read the full story. | Sep 3rd 2010 Found in: Genes & Cells and Life
- DVDs don’t turn toddlers into vocabulary Einsteins Young children don’t learn words from a popular educational program, but some of their parents think they do. Read the full story. | Sep 3rd 2010 Found in: Humans and Psychology
- String theory entangled Scientists forge an intriguing mathematical link between black holes and the physics of the very small. Read the full story. | Sep 3rd 2010 Found in: Matter & Energy
- Geomagnetic field flip-flops in a flash Rocks in Nevada preserve evidence of superfast changes in Earth’s magnetic polarity. Read the full story. | Sep 2nd 2010 Found in: Earth and Earth Science
- Diabetes drug might fight cancer A widely prescribed medication with few side effects shows promise in both mice and humans. Read the full story. | Sep 2nd 2010 Found in: Body & Brain
- Feud over family ties in evolution Prominent scientists dispute kinship’s role in self-sacrifice among highly social creatures. Read the full story. | Sep 1st 2010 Found in: Life
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| Snapshots of the past Rosetta spacecraft returns images of asteroid 21 Lutetia | Orangutans can mime their desires Ability suggests an understanding of others’ perspectives, researchers say |
Frogs leapt before they landed Amphibians learned to jump first, then mastered the touchdown |
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Alzheimer’s trade-off for mentally active seniors 9.1.10 - Stimulation delays cognitive decline, but disease advances quickly once it starts Found in: Body & Brain and Psychology
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Hints of altruism among bacteria 9.1.10 - E. coli defend against antibiotics with a little help from their friends Found in: Genes & Cells
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Ovary removal proves beneficial for cancer-prone women 8.31.10 - BRCA mutation carriers who opt for surgery survive longer than those forgoing the operation Found in: Body & Brain
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Why starved flies need less sleep 8.31.10 - Low lipid levels keep insects buzzing, a new study finds Found in: Body & Brain and Genes & Cells
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Still no Earths, but getting closer 8.31.10 - Two newly discovered planetary systems shed light on odds of forming terrestrial planets Found in: Atom & Cosmos
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Big eats from a 12,000-year-old burial 8.30.10 - Communal feasting may have existed prior to farming’s invention Found in: Archaeology and Humans
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Primordial bestiary gets an annex 8.30.10 - Burgess shale site expands to include thinner deposits Found in: Earth, Paleobiology and Paleontology
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Evergreen source of Tamiflu 8.30.10 - Pine and spruce needles brim with flu-drug precursor Found in: Botany, Chemistry, Molecules and Science & Society
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Very tiny, very cool 8.27.10 - Physicists propose way to build ‘refrigerator’ using just a handful of particles Found in: Matter & Energy
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Most energy drinks lag in added health benefits 8.27.10 - Many canned pick-me-ups lack natural antioxidants and other beneficial compounds Found in: Botany, Chemistry, Molecules and Science & Society
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New help for greasy works of art 8.26.10 - NMR technique identifies oil stains, guiding art conservation efforts Found in: Molecules, Science & Society and Technology
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Prehistoric ‘Iceman’ gets ceremonial twist 8.26.10 - Rather than dying alone high in the Alps, Ötzi may have been ritually buried there Found in: Anthropology, Archaeology and Humans
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