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  1. Psychology

    New studies explore why ordinary people turn terrorist

    New studies are examining the "will to fight" in ISIS soldiers and their opponents.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Planetary Science

    Juno is closing in on Jupiter

    After 5 years of travel, Juno will soon reach Jupiter and begin its up close investigations of the giant planet.

    By Christopher Crockett
  3. Life

    Vaccines may offer defense against dengue, Zika and chikungunya

    Mosquitoes carry several harmful viruses—dengue, Zika, chikungunya. Vaccines may be the best means of defense.

    By Laura Beil
  4. Life

    Scientists dig up proteins from the past

    To learn how today’s proteins evolved, scientists are reconstructing ancient molecules.