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  1. Animals

    Five species that show why ‘bird brain’ is a stupid phrase

    Birds can use tools, make art and understand human language. Why do we assume they are stupid?

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  2. Planetary Science

    Phobos to create ring around the Red Planet

    Mars’ moon Phobos will shatter and create a temporary ring around Mars 20 million to 40 million years from now.

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  3. Climate

    Thinning ice leads to winter warming in the Arctic

    Thinning Arctic sea ice could boost heat-trapping water vapor in the air during autumn and winter, leading to more ice loss.

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  4. Tech

    Roses rigged with electrical circuits

    Bioelectric molecules can form wires and conduct electricity in cut roses, researchers find.

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  5. Plants

    Roses rigged with electrical circuitry

    Bioelectric molecules can form wires and conduct electricity in cut roses, researchers find.

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  6. Life

    Many Amazon trees endangered

    Large numbers of Amazon tree species are threatened by deforestation.

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  7. Science & Society

    Genetically modified salmon gets approval in U.S.

    Fast-growing salmon become first genetically engineered animals approved for human consumption.

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  8. Animals

    How to see with eyes made of rock

    Tiny mollusk eyes in chiton armor can pick up rough images.

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  9. Health & Medicine

    Having parasites can boost fertility

    Infection with parasitic worms tinkers with fertility.

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  10. Animals

    Adorable birds tap dance their way into the heart of a mate

    Blue-capped cordon-bleu songbirds not only sing, but also tap dance to woo mates, study reveals.

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  11. Health & Medicine

    A good diet for you may be bad for me

    Eating the same foods can produce very different reactions in people.

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  12. Planetary Science

    Way-out world is solar system’s most distant object — for now

    An icy world over 15 billion kilometers from the sun is the new record holder for most distant object in the solar system.

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