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  1. Neuroscience

    Watch nerve cells being born in the brains of living mice

    For the first time, scientists have seen nerve cells being born in the brains of adult mice.

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  2. Science & Society

    Top 10 papers from Physical Review’s first 125 years

    The most prestigious journal in physics celebrates its 125th anniversary, highlighting dozens of its most famous papers.

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  3. Materials Science

    Smart windows could block brightness and harness light

    A new type of material pulls double-duty as window shade and solar cell.

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  4. Physics

    50 years on, nuclear fusion still hasn’t delivered clean energy

    In 1968, scientists predicted that the world would soon use nuclear fusion as an energy source.

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  5. Science & Society

    In play, kids and scientists take big mental leaps

    Acting Editor in Chief Elizabeth Quill explores the science behind children's play and how kids like to mimic the same things adults do.

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  6. Astronomy

    Readers ask about supernovas, dark energy and more

    Readers had questions about a supernova that continuously erupts, the difference between dark energy and dark matter, and more.

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  7. Materials Science

    Skyrmions open a door to next-level data storage

    Skyrmions are tiny magnetic swirls that are hard to undo and may be perfect for miniaturizing electronics.

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  8. Materials Science

    Superdense wood is lightweight, but strong as steel

    New superdense wood could be a more lightweight, environmentally friendly alternative to current construction materials.

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  9. Ecosystems

    Humans are overloading the world’s freshwater bodies with phosphorus

    Human activities are driving phosphorus levels in the world’s lakes and other freshwater bodies to a critical point.

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  10. Health & Medicine

    Scientists are tracking how the flu moves through a college campus

    Researchers are following the spread of viruses and illness among students in a cluster of University of Maryland dorms to learn more about how the bugs infect.

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  11. Animals

    It’s a bad idea for a toad to swallow a bombardier beetle

    Toads are tough. But there are some insects even they shouldn’t swallow.

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  12. Astronomy

    SpaceX just launched its biggest rocket for the first time

    SpaceX just launched the Falcon Heavy — the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V — for the first time.

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