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PhysicsAs Erebus Lives and Breathes
The Antarctica volcano’s long-lived lava lake coughs up clues to the physiology of volcanoes .
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HumansOf Mice and Man
The lab mouse is being remodeled to better mimic how humans respond to disease.
By Susan Gaidos -
HumansA Cancer Patient’s Best Friend
Similarities between tumors in people and dogs mean canine studies can inform human disease.
By Laura Beil -
TechThe 3-D Printing Revolution
Using a technique known as 3-D printing, regular people can now make goods typically produced in huge quantities in factories overseas.
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Science & SocietyNo New Meds
With drug firms in retreat, the pipeline for new psychiatric medications dries up.
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EarthSalvage Job
With fertilizer prices skyrocketing, scientists scramble to recover phosphorus from waste.
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ChemistryDisorder at Work
Proteins without a definite shape can still take on important jobs.
By Tanya Lewis -
HumansUrban Eyes
Too much time spent indoors may be behind a surge in nearsightedness.
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LifeGroup to Group
Wild chimpanzees pick up ant-fishing behavior from a female immigrant.
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Health & MedicineLittle Mind Benders
Parasites that sneak into the brain may alter your behavior and health.
By Susan Milius