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LifeWhat a mosquito’s immune system can tell us about fighting malaria
Immune system messengers carried in microscopic sacs help mosquitoes fend off malaria, new research suggests.
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EcosystemsIn debate over origin of fairy circles, both sides might be right
Odd bare spots called fairy circles in African grasslands might be caused by both termites and plants.
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Science & SocietyCancer studies get mixed grades on redo tests
Replications of cancer studies fail to reproduce some results.
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ClimateFor three years in a row, Earth breaks heat record
Spurred by climate change and heat from a strong El Niño, 2016 was the hottest year on record.