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  1. Health & Medicine

    Gene linked to pain perception

    A common genetic variant that appears to increase sensitivity could lead to the development of better medications.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Math

    The mutual inspiration of art and mathematics

    Economics, origami and other fields trigger new and original creations.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  3. Earth

    Country ants make it big in the city

    Odorous house ants act like invading aliens when they discover urban living.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Life

    Mature females key to beluga sturgeon survival

    Hatchery fish are unlikely to restore caviar-producing fish populations, a new assessment finds.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  5. Psychology

    Alcohol distills aggression in large men

    A new study suggests that the ‘big, mean drunk guy’ stereotype contains some truth.