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  1. Earth

    Primordial bestiary gets an annex

    A classic Canadian fossil trove extends to thinner deposits, geologists find.

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  2. Plants

    Evergreen source of Tamiflu

    Pine and spruce needles brim with flu-drug precursor.

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  3. Physics

    Very tiny, very cool

    Physicists outline a scheme to build a ‘refrigerator’ that can cool to near absolute zero and is based on only a few particles.

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  4. Plants

    Most energy drinks lag in added health benefits

    Many caffeinated tonics lack natural antioxidants and other beneficial compounds found in coffee, yerba maté and other plant-based drinks.

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  5. Tech

    New help for greasy works of art

    NMR technique identifies oil stains, guiding art conservation efforts.