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  1. Quantum hops

    A little closer to teleportation and new computers.

    By Alexandra Witze

  2. Finding new ways to spell L-I-F-E

    XNA molecules join DNA and RNA in the genetic catalog.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg

  3. Prions may cause Alzheimer’s

    Similarity found with destructive protein behind mad cow.

    By Laura Sanders

  4. Earth’s new neighbor looks familiar

    Planet discovered in Alpha Centauri, just a few light-years away.

    By Nadia Drake
  5. Life

    Women may make new eggs

    If true, finding could lead to new fertility treatments.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  6. Health & Medicine

    Zinc may help treat box jellyfish stings

    A zinc compound seems to counteract the deadly venom delivered by the sting of the Australian box jellyfish.

    By Nathan Seppa
  7. Science & Society

    Scientists take on Twitter

    Social media comes into its own as a tool and a subject for study.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  8. Neuroscience

    Your social brain

    Nerve cells notice mistakes and learn from others’ desires.

    By Laura Sanders
  9. Climate

    Climate change goes to extremes

    Some recent weird weather tied to warming.

    By Janet Raloff
  10. Humans

    Bionic women (and men) get closer to reality

    Prosthetics and new therapies restore abilities to move, see, walk.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  11. Life

    Controversial bird flu papers fly

    But research freeze holds.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  12. Planetary Science

    Curiosity goes to Mars

    NASA’s rover looks for life-friendly environments.

    By Nadia Drake
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