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  1. Particle Physics

    Nuclear ‘knots’ could unravel the mysteries of atoms

    Skyrmions might help loosen scientific snarls in studies of atomic nuclei.

    By Emily Conover
  2. Planetary Science

    NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will look for ancient life in a former river delta

    NASA’s Mars 2020 rover is going to Jezero crater, the site of an ancient river delta that may harbor signs of life.

    By Lisa Grossman
  3. Archaeology

    A Bronze Age tomb in Israel reveals the earliest known use of vanilla

    Residue of the aromatic substance in 3 jugs dates to around 3,600 years ago.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Life

    Gut bacteria may guard against diabetes that comes with aging

    A friendly microbe in the gut may be the key to staving off insulin resistance, a study in mice finds.