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HumansNoise is what ails beaked whales
Large-scale experiments reveal a sensitivity to sonar, apparently at lower levels than other species.
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Health & MedicineObesity messes with the brain
Excess weight may compromise memory and concentration, possibly by spurring inflammation that damages white matter.
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ChemistrySilicene: It could be the new graphene
Single-layer sheets of silicon might have electronic applications.
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EarthGlobal gale warning
Over the world’s oceans, the strongest winds may be getting more powerful, a new study shows.
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