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Tech

Trick of light makes microwave imaging simple

Metamaterials and math combine to produce a quick, cheap system.

Health & Medicine

Flu shot during pregnancy is safe, but flu isn’t

Illness in the mother nearly doubles the risk of a miscarriage or stillbirth in second or third trimester, a new study shows.

Psychology

Depression gene search disappoints

A comprehensive effort to find links between genetic variants and low mood comes up empty.

Space

Stellar baby picture

The newborn stars, not even a million years old, formed when regions of a cloud of cool dust and gas (visible at center left) collapsed from gravity.