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  1. Quantum Physics

    Quantum cryptography could shed test for hackers

    An added protection of a proposed quantum cryptography method makes eavesdropping nearly impossible.

    By Andrew Grant
  2. Life

    Genes gives clues to outcome of species interbreeding

    Genetics provides clues to why hybrid river fish formed a subspecies but insects formed a new species.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Climate

    Environmental change may spur growth of ‘rock snot’

    A controversial new theory suggests alga that forms rock snot isn’t an invader, but a low-key species native to many rivers.

    By Beth Mole
  4. Climate

    Forest fires may speed demise of Greenland’s ice sheet

    Black carbon released by burning woodland darkens Greenland’s ice sheet, quickening its melt.