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  1. Ecosystems

    Human ‘Signature’ in Fish Losses

    Why the whales-ate-my-fish argument doesn't hold water.

    By Janet Raloff
  2. Health & Medicine

    Heel test

    A simple, inexpensive ultrasound test of the heel might reveal whether a person is at risk of osteoporosis and should get more extensive tests.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Ecosystems

    On Whales’ Appetites: What a Waste

    An advocacy group and renowned scientist floundered in an attempt to compel opinion shapers with the science showing that industrial fleets, not whales, pose a serious threat to fish stocks.

    By Janet Raloff
  4. Life

    Nearly immortal sea creature spreads

    Hydrozoan with reversible life cycle now found worldwide.

    By Susan Milius
  5. Health & Medicine

    Curative leaf

    Compound in marijuana reduces inflammation without the psychological effects.

    By Amy Maxmen
  6. Health & Medicine

    Pain, numbness, pain

    Some anesthetics not only cause a burning feeling when they're given, but can also increase the pain felt after surgery.

    By Ashley Yeager
  7. Humans

    Schooling the vote

    Where you cast your ballot can affect how you cast your ballot.

    By Bruce Bower
  8. Humans

    Whaling back to the future

    International commission meets after soul-searching on years of dispute.

    By Susan Milius
  9. Life

    When cells go quiet

    Connections between nerve cells may be lost when communication between the cells lapses.

    By Amy Maxmen
  10. Health & Medicine

    Breathe easy

    When it comes to heart function, the concentration of pollution in the air may matter less than its chemical makeup.

    By Tia Ghose
  11. Space

    Ice on Mars

    White stuff on Mars is water ice, Phoenix team confirms.

    By Ashley Yeager
  12. Astronomy

    Galaxy Zoo’s blue mystery (part 2)

    Featured blog: The enigmatic "Voorwerp" may be a dwarf galaxy lit by the ghostly echoes of a long-gone quasar.

    By Janet Raloff