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  1. Earth

    20 years after Hurricane Katrina, is the U.S. better prepared? 

    Hurricane forecasts have improved since Katrina, but risks from climate change and budget cuts loom.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    A new antiviral blocks 6 deadly viruses in mice but faces a long road ahead

    Scientists report that targeting sugars on virus surfaces stopped multiple infections, though the approach needs much refinement before human trials.

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  3. Microbes

    What makes chocolate taste so good? It’s the microbes

    Beans matter, but microbes may be the real secret to fine chocolate flavor. Scientists are building starter cultures that may improve quality.

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  4. Earth

    Useful metals get unearthed in U.S.