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- Major twister hits Oklahoma: Its speed, which largely determines the damage it causes, is still unknown
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- A mind for math: A part of the brain associated with making memories may also predict success in learning math
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Web edition: April 8, 2011
Print edition: April 23, 2011; Vol.179 #9 (p. 4)
BODY & BRAIN
Some people who can’t feel pain also can’t smell anything. See “Who felt it not, smelt it not.”
ATOM & COSMOS
Laser beams could save satellites from debris damage. See “Laser proposed to deflect space junk.”
EARTH
Severe winds and high waves have become faster and taller worldwide. Read “Global gale warning.”
LIFE
An Amazonian fish carries seeds far from home. Read “Fruit-eating fish does far-flung forestry.”
Certain wasps may fling ants away when vying for food. See “Wasps airlift annoying ants.”
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