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SpaceEntanglement in the macroworld
A team finds “spooky action at a distance” in superconductors big enough to be seen with the naked eye.
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ChemistryChanging charges make for squid rainbow
Study finds how proteins self assemble in the cells of Loligo squid to reflect different wavelengths of light
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Health & MedicineTrimming rabies shots
A new rabies vaccine might be enough to stave off the virus with fewer injections, a study in monkeys suggests.
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Health & MedicineLinking obesity with leukemia relapses
Fatty tissue may provide a safe haven for cancerous cells to linger, according to a study of mice with leukemia.
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SpaceIcy rings at equinox
Cassini’s portraits of the equinox on Saturn are revealing new features about the planet’s icy rings.
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MathMath mimics hard-to-heal wounds
New model may lead to better treatments for chronic, blood-deprived sores
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SpaceZooming in on the Milky Way’s center
GigaGalaxy zoom project images Milky Way’s hub.
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EcosystemsVenom attracts decapitating flies
New study may help scientists improve control of invasive fire ants
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LifeLocust wings built for the long haul
Flexible wings help locusts maximize efficiency in flight, new research shows.
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PaleontologyTiny T. rex-like tyrants
Fossils of new species suggest peculiar features weren’t limited to the biggest dinosaurs
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PsychologyRates of common mental disorders double up
New, higher prevalence rates for certain mental disorders fuel a debate over how to revise psychiatric diagnoses.
By Bruce Bower