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Materials ScienceScientists develop self-healing composites
Researchers have developed a composite material that has the ability to repair small cracks within itself, a characteristic that could be used to extend the reliability and service life of electronic and aerospace components.
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GeneticsThe Newly Sequenced Genome Bares All
The mapped human genome begins to reveal its secrets.
By Jessa Netting and Linda Wang -
EarthSiberian snow has long-range effects
The strength of the winter weather feature called the Siberian high is linked to the amount of early-season snow cover in its namesake region.
By Sid Perkins -
EarthLack of oxygen locks up peat’s carbon
The inactivity of a single enzyme in peat due to the lack of oxygen may be the only thing preventing massive releases of carbon dioxide from the peatlands.