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  1. Physics

    Some ‘ball lightning’ reports may be hallucinations

    Magnetic fields generated by real bolts could trigger visual effects in the brain.

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  2. Chemistry

    Exposure 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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  3. Space

    Matter beats out antimatter in experimental echo of creation

    A larger-than-expected imbalance could presage major physics breakthroughs.

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  4. Climate

    Oceans warmed in recent decades

    Measurements show a trend of rising temperatures along with a leveling off since 2003.