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  1. Health & Medicine

    Warming Up to Hyperthermia

    By notching up a tumor's temperature a few degrees, scientists are boosting the power of radiation, chemotherapy, and cancer vaccines.

    By Christen Brownlee
  2. Astronomy

    Enigmatic Eruption

    An erupting star near the outskirts of the Milky Way has become one of the most puzzling objects in the galaxy.

    By Ron Cowen
  3. Chemistry

    Cell-Surface Stories

    The latest generation of microelectrodes is reaching into biological realms to detect the ebbs and flows of chemicals at the surfaces of cells.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  4. Humans

    Venting Concerns

    Scientists have developed a code of conduct to guide their research and activities at hydrothermal vents.