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Astronomy

Gamma-Ray Burst: A black hole is born

New evidence supports the notion that gamma-ray bursts, the most violent explosions in the universe, are the primal calling cards of newborn black holes.

Anthropology

The DNA Divide: Chimps, people differ in brain’s gene activity

The distinctive looks and thinking styles of people and chimpanzees derive from the contrasting productivities of their similar DNA sequences.

Health & Medicine

Vanquishing a Virus: New drugs attack herpes infections

Scientists have identified a new class of compounds that stop herpes simplex virus from replicating.

Earth

Do your bit to fight toxic pool pollution

New data suggest that showering before a swim in the community pool could help limit the formation of toxic chemicals in the water.