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- Space
Atom & Cosmos
Planets born with off-kilter orbits, the planet formerly known as a star and more in this week's news.
By Science News - Tech
Mining electronic records yields connections between diseases
Mining patient records, combined with molecular research, may reveal new links among medical conditions.
- Life
Belly bacteria boss the brain
One type of gut microbe sends antianxiety messages through the vagus nerve, changing the behavior of mice.
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- Psychology
Men’s spatial superiority takes cultural cues
Some societies may nurture comparable spatial skills in males and females.
By Bruce Bower - Humans
Willpower endures
A person's ability to resist temptation stays constant throughout life, study suggests.
- Humans
Humans
High winds presage blustery neighbors, cell phones wasted on the young and more in this week's news.
By Science News - Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Fuel from gator fat, cube-shaped neutrons and more in this week's news.
By Science News - Earth
Earth & Environment
BPA triggers gene changes in people, cleaning drain waters and more in this week's news.
By Science News - Life
Genes & Cells
Lying sea bass labels, marijuana's genome sequenced and more in this week's news.
By Science News - Humans
Recession-sensitive parenting
Economic downturn led to temporarily more severe parenting tactics among genetically predisposed mothers.
By Bruce Bower -
Bypass’s Big Boon
Scientists spot key players in surgery’s surprising ability to reverse diabetes.
By Nathan Seppa