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  1. Life

    Trees of stone tell tropical tale

    Peruvian petrified forest offers insight into low-latitude conditions of millions of years ago

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Life

    Ocean’s gazillion

    A picture of past ocean life suggests a higher capacity for marine life than what modern habitats host.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Life

    Genetic analysis of swine flu virus reveals diverse parts

    Detailed genetic analysis of the H1N1 swine flu virus indicates that its components have been present for years. The virus is still susceptible to drugs and vaccine development.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Health & Medicine

    Sensitivity to alcohol connected with alcoholism risk

    People for whom alcohol has little effect face a greater risk of developing alcoholism than those who get drunk easily.