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- Life
Genetics redraws marsupial family tree
A new analysis traces the group’s origin to South America.
- Chemistry
More evidence that BPA laces store receipts
People interested in limiting exposure to bisphenol A — a hormone-mimicking environmental contaminant — might want to consider wearing gloves the next time a store clerk hands over a cash-register receipt. A July 27 report by a public-interest research group has now confirmed many of these receipts have a BPA-rich powdery residue on their surface.
- Materials Science
Erasing wrinkles, the physicists’ way
Researchers study how folds and other creases disappear.
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Food for Mars
Astronauts may have to survive in orbit for months dining on a really limited menu of processed foods and reconstituted beverages served from oh-so-glamorous plastic pouches. Luckily, even the International Space Station can restock its pantry several times a year because these foods are relatively perishable. Which explains the problem NASA faces in planning for really long missions — like a trip to Mars.
- Earth
Researchers create global map of tree height
A new map shows forest height around the globe and will improve estimates of how much carbon is stored in trees.
- Particle Physics
New data suggest a lighter Higgs
Fermilab results heat up the race for an elusive particle.
- Health & Medicine
‘Housekeeping’ proteins may set aging limit
Aging cells may seal their fate by keeping worn-out proteins when they sprout offspring.
- Astronomy
Heftiest stars discovered
At more than 200 times sun’s mass, this giant sets a new record.
- Math
Swarming locusts impossible to predict
A mathematical analysis shows that random factors underlie the insects’ movements across the landscape.
- Plants
Explosions, mushroom clouds — all good for short moss
BLOG: Sphagnum reproduces with a bang that compensates for life so close to the ground.
