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  1. Life

    Tobacco tricks caterpillars with treats

    Larvae that eat tempting hairs on the plant's leaves make themselves more attractive to predators.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Tech

    Physics of burrowing sandfish revealed

    A new study shows how sandfish lizards swim through Saharan sands, a find that could inspire better burrowing tools for use in the aftermath of disasters.

    By Daniel Strain
  3. Health & Medicine

    Cell phones may affect brain metabolism

    Activity increases near phones pressed to users' ears, a new study finds.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Tech

    Model copes with chaos to deliver relief

    A computer program can get supplies to disaster areas efficiently even when the transportation system is part of the problem.