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  1. Animals

    Animal goo inspires better glue

    Researchers are turning to nature to create adhesives that work in the wet environment of the human body.

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  2. Astronomy

    R.I.P. Cassini

    After 20 years, nearly 300 orbits and pioneering discoveries, the Cassini spacecraft plunges to its death in Saturn’s atmosphere — taking data until its very last breath.

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  3. Physics

    How to peel permanent marker off glass

    Water’s surface tension can peel a thin hydrophobic film such as permanent ink off glass surfaces.

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  4. Anthropology

    Skeleton ignites debate over whether women were Viking warriors

    Scientists spar over a 10th century woman who may have had serious fight in her.