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  1. Neuroscience

    Catching Zs may snag memories, too

    Flies genetically destined to be forgetful could boost their memory with sleep.

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  2. Animals

    Bees may like neonicotinoids, but some may be harmed

    Two high-profile tests raise worries that bees can’t avoid neonicotinoid pesticides and that wild species are at special risk.

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  3. Life

    Bolder snails grow stronger shells

    Bold snails have tougher shells than shy snails. Understanding what drives snails to develop such differences is a bit of a challenge.

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  4. Environment

    Natural acids in soil could protect rice from toxic nanoparticles

    A common component of dirt makes toxic copper oxide nanoparticles less harmful to rice plants.