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HumansBooks for Late Summer
The writers of Science News present wide-ranging recommendations of books for readers to pack for their late-summer vacations.
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PhysicsIt’s Likely That Times Are Changing
A century ago, mathematician Hermann Minkowski famously merged space with time, establishing a new foundation for physics; today physicists are rethinking how the two should fit together
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AstronomyBeyond Galileo’s universe
Astronomers grapple with cosmic puzzles both dark and light
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Do Antibodies Pack a Deadly Punch?
These immune molecules may directly kill, not just tag, microbes.
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TechWhen the Chips are Down
Scientists seek alternatives to a computer technology nearing its limits.
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EarthNew accord targets long-lived pollutants
Negotiators drafted an agreement to ban or phase out some of the world's most persistent and toxic pollutants.
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HumansScience News of the Year 2000
A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2000.
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PsychologySimple rules can ease complex financial decisions
Straightforward strategies, known as heuristics, can be indispensable tools for keeping credit card debt in check as well as for making complex business decisions.
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Health & MedicineDoctors enlisted to turn the tide on antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic stewardship requires education, diligence, and changes in prescribing. At some hospitals, it’s beginning to halt a dangerous trend.
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Health & MedicineNO News
Preliminary research suggests that inhaled nitric oxide may offer a much-needed treatment for patients suffering from complications of sickle cell disease.
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PaleontologyA Ticklish Debate
Paleontologists engaged in a contentious debate about the origins of feathers often reach interpretations that are poles apart, and they defend their views with fervor.
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EcosystemsTadpole Science Gets Its Legs . . .
The amazingly complex tadpole now shines in ecological studies.
By Susan Milius