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Physicists use atom interferometry to measure gravity and other forces with unrivaled precision, and the technique could potentially guide airplanes and uncover buried caches of oil and diamonds. (p. 107)Published: February 16, 2008; Vol.173 #7Found in: Physics
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Mauna Loa, Hawaii's most massive volcano, may be splitting the Earth's crust. (p. 78)Published: February 2, 2008; Vol.173 #5Found in: Earth Science
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Home / News / February 2, 2008; Vol.173 #5 / Spice It Up: Naked mole-rats feel no pain from peppers, acidThe African naked mole-rat doesn't feel pain from acid or chilies, a possible adaptation to its cramped underground habitat. (p. 68)Published: February 2, 2008; Vol.173 #5Found in: Biology
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By reshuffling the chemical letters of the genetic code, scientists have made short strands of DNA that can distinguish several different smells, such as explosives and food preservatives. (p. 77)Published: February 2, 2008; Vol.173 #5Found in: Technology
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A parasitic worm transforms ants into walking tropical berries. (p. 54)Published: January 26, 2008; Vol.173 #4Found in: Zoology
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Home / News / January 19, 2008; Vol.173 #3 / When Mice Fly: Bat DNA leads to longer limbs in mouse embryosMice with a stretch of bat DNA grow longer limbs, a possible step in the evolutionary path to wings. (p. 37)Published: January 19, 2008; Vol.173 #3Found in: Biology
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