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  1. Ecosystems

    Fooled you! Whirling tails of luna moths deflect bat attacks

    Luna moths can use their tails to reflect the echolocation pings of bats, tricking the predators into striking the tails instead of less expendable body parts.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Environment

    A coast-to-coast picture of America’s cacophony of sounds

    The National Park Service mapped noise across the United States.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Genetics

    For penguins, it’s a matter of no taste

    Penguins lack taste genes for bitter, sweet and umami.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  4. Tech

    Facebook detects signs of postpartum depression

    An analysis of Facebook activity can identify new moms with postpartum depression.