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  1. Earth

    Ocean’s plastics offer a floating fortress to a mess of microbes

    Microbes take up residence on ocean plastics, potentially causing changes in ocean environments.

    By Chris Samoray
  2. Genetics

    GMOs haven’t delivered on their promises — or risks

    Genetically modified foods have been studied extensively and are abundant on supermarket shelves, but they haven’t managed to end world hunger yet.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  3. Physics

    Nuclear fusion gets boost from private-sector startups

    Private-sector firms are creating nuclear fusion machines that may beat governments to the punch.

    By Alan Boyle
  4. Health & Medicine

    Mom’s weight during pregnancy shapes baby’s health

    Obesity at conception or during pregnancy is a big problem that's getting bigger: New evidence says a child's mental health could be at stake.