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  1. Astronomy

    Hundreds of galaxies seen in a new 3-D view of the universe

    A new instrument lets astronomers measure the distances to hundreds of galaxies at once, looking back across the age of the universe.

    By Christopher Crockett
  2. Neuroscience

    Brain cells predict opponent’s move in game-playing monkeys

    Newly discovered brain cells help monkeys predict whether a companion will cooperate.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Plants

    Tropical plant knows whose bill is in its flowers

    A rainforest plant avoids inbreeding by accepting pollen only from hummingbird species that must travel to reach it.

    By Kate Baggaley
  4. Quantum Physics

    Trying to get the down-low on gravity

    A twist on a classic quantum mechanics experiment could lead to the discovery of elusive gravitons.