In the March 8 SN: Building the ultimate clock, making electricity in vivo, a ray of hope for fusion, the physics of snake flight, and a glimpse at the cosmic web.
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Old stars gleaned neighbors’ gas, Hubble data show
Blue straggler stars can continue to burn hot after taking material from a stellar companion. - News
Diuretic may treat autism, study in rodents suggests
Drug that lowers chloride levels in brain cells staves off symptoms in mice and rats. - News in Brief
Prosthetic provides sense of touch to man who lost hand
A new prosthetic hand restores a sense of touch by stimulating nerves in the arm. - News
Single-pole magnet emerges in frozen concoction
An experiment has simulated the long-sought magnetic particle. - News in Brief
Rivers of rock and gas froze ancient animals in time
Ancient Chinese fossil beds were preserved by high-speed rivers of volcanic rock and gas. - News in Brief
Bone inspires strong, lightweight material
Tiny synthetic structures modeled after bone are as sturdy as metal. - News
Monkeys born with edited genes
A DNA-snipping technique inspired by bacteria shows therapeutic promise. - It's Alive
When snakes fly
A gliding snake gets some lift by spreading its ribs, but much about its flight remains a mystery. - News
Neandertal hot spots highlighted in modern humans’ DNA
Mating with evolutionary cousins produced genetic trade-offs for Stone Age people. - News in Brief
Sexually deceived flies not hopelessly dumb
Pollinators tricked into mating with a plant become harder to fool a second time.