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  1. Life

    Dining In

    A process called autophagy, is a means of self-preservation, cleansing and stress management for a cell.With their sights on fighting disease, scientists are now uncovering the mechanics that keep autophagy in balance.

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  2. Ice in Motion

    As frozen lands disintegrate, researchers rush to catch the collapse.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Memories Can’t Wait

    Researchers rethink the role of amyloid in causing Alzheimer’s

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  4. Quantum Whirls

    How turbulence plays out in exotic materials.

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  5. Brain Boosters

    Some nutritional supplements provide real food for thought.

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  6. Cerebral Delights

    The amygdala, a part of the brain known for its role in fear, also helps people spot rewards — and go after them.

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  7. Rivers in the sky

    Atmospheric bands of water vapor can cause flooding and extreme weather

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  8. In the Zone

    Evolution may have trained the mind to see scoring streaks — even where they don't exist.

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  9. Sizing up the Electron

    Measuring the inner shape of the famous particle could help solve a cosmic mystery.

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  10. Alphabet of Life

    Searching for clues to the genetic code's origin.

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  11. Meet the Growbots

    Social robots take baby steps toward humanlike smarts.

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  12. Making Nuanced Memories

    New nerve cells help the brain tell similar experiences apart.

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