News
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Planetary ScienceWhite dwarfs gobble Earthlike treats
Astronomers have found elements in the dead stars’ atmospheres that suggest rocky planetary bodies once orbited the stars.
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PhysicsParticle physicists chasing ghosts
Wispy neutrinos could one day explain why matter dominates the universe.
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HumansBig fish return to Mexican marine park
Most effects of overharvesting reversed within a decade.
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PsychologyMoms talk, daughters’ hormones listen
A familiar voice, but not instant messaging, may trigger a kind of hormonal reassurance in girls.
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LifePlants and fungi recognize generous trading partners
Rewards — and consequences — stabilize underground biological market in mutualistic relationships.
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LifePaper wasps help out for their own good
Behavior that appears altruistic actually benefits number one.
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PaleontologySea monsters made great mothers
Fossilized plesiosaur with fetus suggests ancient reptiles cared for their young.
By Nadia Drake -
TechComputers get under our skin
Epidermal devices offer new potential to integrate electronics into the body.
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Health & MedicineNew in Brief: Body & Brain
Second-guessing cancer treatments, a boyish side to soy and more in this week's news.
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ChemistryMeteorites contain chemicals linked to life
Space rocks could have delivered DNA building blocks to Earth.
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LifeRare gene variants linked to ADHD
Missing or added genes cause attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disorders, such as autism.
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Health & MedicineSleep apnea tied to later dementia
Elderly women who have gaps in their breathing at night have a heightened risk of developing cognitive problems, a study finds.
By Nathan Seppa