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Life

Parkinson’s protein comes in fours

A better understanding of alpha-synuclein's structure could lead to ways of treating or preventing the disease.

Planetary Science

White dwarfs gobble Earthlike treats

Astronomers have found elements in the dead stars’ atmospheres that suggest rocky planetary bodies once orbited the stars.

Physics

Particle physicists chasing ghosts

Wispy neutrinos could one day explain why matter dominates the universe.

Humans

Big fish return to Mexican marine park

Most effects of overharvesting reversed within a decade.

Psychology

Moms talk, daughters’ hormones listen

A familiar voice, but not instant messaging, may trigger a kind of hormonal reassurance in girls.