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Astronomy

ExtraSolar

Astronomers hope that new tools will enable them to capture the first image of one of the 300 known planets orbiting distant stars.

Psychology

Simpleminded Voters

An innovative research technique has led researchers to conclude that well-informed voters often use simple rules of thumb to sift through mountains of campaign information and pick the candidate who best reflects their own political views.

Plants

Forest invades tundra

The Arctic tundra is under assault from trees, with serious implications for global climate change.

Health & Medicine

Nabbing suspicious SNPs

Scientists search the whole genome for clues to common diseases.