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Life

Aphids, abandon ship

Warm, humid mammal breath drives the insects to jump off plants.

Space

Warning for solar flares

Microwave bursts may serve as warning shots.

Earth

Rodent poop gauges ancient rains

The size of chinchilla pellets reveals past desert environment.

Life

Removing a barrier to regrowing organs

Depleting proteins that prevent cancer allowed heart cells to regenerate in mouse experiments.

Life

Gene licensing stifles R&D

Making research findings private property can stymie innovation down the road, a new study finds.