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  1. Life

    Live Wires

    Cells reach out and touch each other with tunneling nanotubes.

    By Laura Sanders

  2. Cold Panacea

    Two researchers proclaimed 20 years ago that they’d achieved cold fusion, the ultimate energy solution. The work went nowhere, but the hope remains.

    By Charles Petit
  3. Physics

    Science Stimulus

    Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.

    By Janet Raloff

  4. Science News at AAAS 2009

    The American Association for the Advancement of Science is holding its annual meeting February 12 through 16 in Chicago. Leading researchers from all fields will discuss recent work and insights.