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  1. Space

    Beast at galaxy core sits, lacking spin

    New observations suggest that the Milky Way's central black hole rotates slowly or not at all, reinforcing its image as a gentle gravitational giant.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Psychology

    Connected at church, happy with life

    People who feel best about their lives combine religious identity with congregational friendships, a survey finds.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Life

    Friendly fire blamed in some H1N1 deaths

    A poorly targeted immune response to the 2009 pandemic flu virus caused young adults and the middle-aged to suffer more than usual.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Math

    Outstanding, superlinear cities

    By a new mathematical method, New York City proves average and San Francisco exceptional.