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PhysicsSome ‘ball lightning’ reports may be hallucinations
Magnetic fields generated by real bolts could trigger visual effects in the brain.
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ChemistryExposure of moms-to-be to hormone-mimicking chemical may affect kids years later
In mice, BPA can cause pregnancy complications that can also trigger later metabolic effects in both moms and grown male offspring.
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SpaceMatter beats out antimatter in experimental echo of creation
A larger-than-expected imbalance could presage major physics breakthroughs.
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ClimateOceans warmed in recent decades
Measurements show a trend of rising temperatures along with a leveling off since 2003.