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Planetary ScienceVenus, erupting?
Lava flow suggests recent volcanism on Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor.
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AnimalsDoing the wet-dog wiggle
Hairy animals have evolved to shed water quickly by shaking at the optimal speed for their size.
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Health & MedicineAnticancer protein might combat HIV
The tumor suppressor p21 shows up in abundance in some people who are impervious to developing AIDS despite being infected, a study shows.
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PhysicsSailing toward the island of stability
The creation of six new superheavy isotopes has encouraged researchers who hope to find long-lived elements of even greater mass.