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  1. Physics

    Magnetic detector identifies single protons

    An MRI-like machine can scan an individual proton, raising prospects that a similar technique could eventually image biological molecules one by one.

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  2. Environment

    Engineered plants demolish toxic waste

    With help from bacteria, plants could one day clean up polluted sites.

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  3. Physics

    Perfect fluid of electrons may flow inside superconductor

    Understanding superconductors’ viscosity could help inspire scientists to find ways to improve the electric power grid.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Tiny human intestine grown inside mouse

    Human gut tissue transplanted into a mouse can grow into a working intestine that doctors could use to test disease treatments.