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  1. Neuroscience

    Blood exerts a powerful influence on the brain

    Instead of just responding to the energy needs of neurons, the blood can have a direct and powerful influence on the brain.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Animals

    Color of light sets dung beetles straight

    Dung beetles may rely on green and ultraviolet colors in the sky to help orient themselves.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Paleontology

    Ancient larvae built predator-thwarting mazes

    Mazelike tunnels built by ancient insect larvae offered protection from predators, paleontologists propose.

    By Thomas Sumner
  4. Animals

    Diagram captures microbes’ influence across animal kingdom

    A network diagram of animal species shows that many microbes living in humans also make themselves at home in dogs, pigs and cattle.