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  1. Life

    Darwin’s Evolution

    Darwin's life and his contribution to science.

    By Tom Siegfried
  2. Physics

    Science Stimulus

    Researchers look to the new administration to bring fresh perspectives to health, energy, climate policy and science funding.

    By Janet Raloff

  3. Urban heat

    Cities sizzle as more people move in.

    By Sid Perkins
  4. Animals

    Swarm Savvy

    How bees, ants and other animals avoid dumb collective decisions

    By Susan Milius

  5. Gazing deeper still

    Four hundred years ago, Galileo and his telescope brought the heavens into focus, setting the stage for modern astronomy.

    By Dava Sobel
  6. Astronomy

    New eyes on the cosmos

    The next constellation of telescopes will dramatically extend and sharpen scientists’ view of the universe.

    By Janet Raloff

  7. Think like a scientist

    A class of curious sixth-graders arguing over moist, mucky jars may represent the future of science education.

    By Bruce Bower

  8. When Humor Humiliates

    For gelotophobes, even good-natured laughter can sound a lot like ridicule.

    By Susan Gaidos

  9. The Biofuel Future

    Scientists seek ways to make green energy pay off.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  10. Planetary Science

    Stars go kaboom, spilling cosmic secrets

    Astronomers hope type 1a supernovas will help in quest to explain dark energy.

    By Ron Cowen

  11. Smart from the start

    Animal embryos get some respect for their survival skills.

    By Susan Milius
  12. Earth

    Shaky Forecasts

    Despite past failures, geophysicists think earthquake prediction might still be possible.

    By Kristina Bartlett Brody