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  1. 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.

    By Andrew Grant
  2. 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.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Animals

    Hearing awful or great singing changes birds’ choice

    A male bird’s serenade inspires reactions that depend on the quality of songs a female has been listening to.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Health & Medicine

    Jet lag affects gut microbes

    Jet-lagged bacteria in the gut impair mice’s metabolism, causing obesity and diabetes-related problems.