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  1. Neuroscience

    Mapping aggression circuits in the brain

    Using optogenetics and other techniques, scientists are tracing connections to and from the brain’s aggression command center.

    By Susan Gaidos
  2. Particle Physics

    Sam Ting tries to expose dark matter’s mysteries

    Particle physicist Sam Ting is applying a meticulous approach to analyzing positrons in space, testing whether they can reveal clues about dark matter.

    By Andrew Grant
  3. Health & Medicine

    For athletes, antioxidant pills may not help performance

    Supplements of vitamins C, E and other antioxidants may blunt the positive effects of exercise training.

    By Laura Beil
  4. Health & Medicine

    Six ways to beat chronic stress

    Counseling, mindfulness training and purposeful social contact may counteract the effects of chronic stress.