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  1. Traces of Inaugural Life

    Geologists, biologists join forces to tell new stories about the first cells on Earth.

    By Sarah C.P. Williams

  2. Secret of a Lifetime

    How long a neutron lives holds clues to the cosmos.

    By Rebecca Cheung

  3. Another Side to Statins

    Heart-healthy drugs show promise against inflammation, cancer and the flu.

    By Nathan Seppa

  4. Rock, Rattle and Roll

    Planetary scientists seek to fill in gaps in outer solar system’s formative years.

    By Nadia Drake

  5. Aliens in Antarctica

    Visitors carry unwelcome species into a once pristine environment.

    By Devin Powell

  6. Mixed Results

    Having the right blend of animal personalities can make or break a group

    By Susan Milius
  7. Health & Medicine

    Throat Therapy

    Scientists seek a cough remedy that really delivers relief.

    By Laura Beil

  8. Volcanic Rush

    High-speed videos capture rocks flying at unheard-of rates.

    By Alexandra Witze
  9. Physics

    Bits of Reality

    Not just for codes and computers, quantum information holds clues to the nature of the physical universe.

    By Tom Siegfried
  10. Psychology

    Visions For All

    People who report vivid religious experiences may hold clues to nonpsychotic hallucinations.

    By Bruce Bower
  11. Animals

    Furry Friends Forever

    Humans aren’t the only animals who benefit from having someone to count on.

    By Susan Gaidos

  12. 90th Anniversary Issue: Introduction

    Science News mines its past for highlights from nine decades of science.

    By Tom Siegfried