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Astronomy

Supernova Spectacular

Studying starburst galaxies, relatively nearby galaxies that are undergoing a tremendous rate of star formation, may reveal how elliptical galaxies arose and black holes grew in the early universe.

Life

All the World’s a Phage

There are an amazing number of bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria—in the world.

Humans

Udder Beauty

Sophisticated screening of livestock championship winners may become as common as urine tests of Olympic athletes.

Anthropology

The Ultimate Colonists

Human ancestors managed to adjust to life in a variety of ecosystems during the Stone Age, indicating that their social lives were more complex than they've often been given credit for.