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  1. Earth

    Rome at Risk: Seismic shaking could be long and destructive

    If a large earthquake struck Rome, ground motions could rock the city for up to a minute, threatening many of the city's ancient landmarks.

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  2. Degrading a Defense: Bacteria use enzyme to escape trap

    Some bacteria have evolved an enzyme that enables them to escape the body's defenses.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Saw palmetto flunks prostate exam

    An herbal supplement used by 2.5 million men in the United States has failed to outperform a dummy capsule taken for urinary problems.

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  4. Smart shoppers use unconscious tactics

    Consumers make better decisions about major purchases if they heed the power of their unconscious minds.