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- Physics
An Electron Runs through It
Now that physicists can observe electrons beneath the surface of microchips, they have uncovered electron-flow patterns that are both surprising and visually startling, as well as new details of electron behavior that may lead to faster electronics and quantum computing.
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Sit, Stay, Speak
If dogs could verbally comment on the scientific study of canine minds and how they really think, it might sound something like this.
- Astronomy
Explosive Tales
Four hundred years after the explosion of the Kepler supernova, the last such stellar eruption in our galaxy, astronomers have examined the supernova's remnant with state-of-the-art telescopes that view it in infrared, optical, and X-ray light.
- Anthropology
Remnants of the Past
Sophisticated analyses suggest that some prehistoric peoples were highly skilled weavers.
- Humans
Science News of the Year 2000
A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2000.
- Math
Take a Chance
Researchers are helping to turn the art of generating randomness into a precise science.
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DNA Bar Codes
Scientists are using a small piece of DNA as a molecular bar code, a unique identifier to separate organisms into species.
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- Plants
Botany under the Mistletoe
Twisters, spitters, and other flowery thoughts for romantic moments.
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- Paleontology
Flightless Feathered Friends
New finds of fossil penguins, as well as analyses of the characteristics and DNA of living penguins, are shedding light on the evolution of these flightless birds.
- Health & Medicine
Asthma Counterattack
After several experimental attempts, researchers finally have verified that fighting allergens in the household can reduce symptoms of asthma.
