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Materials ScienceApollo attire needs care
Advanced spacesuits protected astronauts far from Earth just 30 years ago, but the materials have already deteriorated.
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Puppy tests flunk long-term checkups
A follow-up study of dog-personality tests suggests that they don't have the predictive power many puppy purchasers expect.
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Yikes! The Lichens Went Flying
Tales from the dark (and frequently crunchy) side of biodiversity.
By Susan Milius -
Health & MedicineDo zinc lozenges shorten common colds?
People taking zinc to fight a cold report less coughing, less nasal discharge, and a shorter cold than do people getting a placebo.
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EarthNew Concerns about Phthalates
Boys may face an eventual reproductive risk from exposure to some of the ingredients that go into many common plastics, cosmetics, and medical supplies.
By Janet Raloff -
EarthHigh-Flying Science, with Strings Attached
In the hands of scientists, kites do serious data gathering.
By Sid Perkins -
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Snap, Crackle, and Feel Good?
Magnetic fields that map the brain may also treat its disorders.
By John Travis -