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June 4th, 2005
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Infant boys who were exposed in the womb to modest concentrations of certain common plasticizers and solvents developed genital changes. (p. 355)
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The first description of clashing armies of sea anemones has revealed unsuspected military tactics. (p. 355)
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Measurements of energetic particles from an unusually strong solar flare that pummeled Earth early this year suggest that astronauts traveling or working in space might sometimes need to reach shelter within minutes of a warning. (p. 356)
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Individuals who smell a brain hormone known as oxytocin become unusually trusting of others in financial transactions. (p. 356)
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Raw garlic's characteristic spiciness stems from its capacity to open channels on nerve cells that react both to tastes and noxious temperatures. (p. 357)
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The study of neurological diseases and brain functions could get a lot more precise with the invention of an optical sensor that can closely monitor a key chemical in the brain. (p. 357)
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An experimental vaccine prevents half of all cases of shingles, a painful skin disease that typically afflicts the elderly. (p. 358)
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New research has begun challenging long-held assumptions about the consequences for fish stocks of harvesting the biggest fish first. (p. 360)
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A promising memory technology for future portable gadgets exploits the same atom-shuffling materials that have already led to rewritable CDs and DVDs. (p. 363)
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The Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft recently imaged Mars Odyssey and Mars Express, marking the first time that a spacecraft orbiting a planet other than Earth has captured images of other craft circling the same planet. (p. 365)
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Tests confirm the idea that a plant benefits from growing a bird perch to let pollinators get the best angle for reaching the flowers. (p. 365)
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A new drug suppresses an inflammation-causing protein that has been linked to heart attacks. (p. 365)
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Discoveries in a French cave indicate that by about 41,000 years ago, Neandertals and hyenas competed for prey and for access to protected sites where they could safely consume their food. (p. 365)
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A reanalysis of an image taken 5 years ago suggests that planetary scientists have found the remains of the Mars Polar Lander, which vanished minutes before it was supposed to touch down on the Red Planet. (p. 366)
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Hormonal fluctuations over the course of a woman's menstrual cycle change the abundance of a type of receptor on nerve cells, which can change the cells' behavior. (p. 366)
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The first characterization of the paints used to decorate the margins of Gutenberg Bibles could help guide preservation and future restoration efforts. (p. 366)
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