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  1. Physics

    For quantum computer, add a dash of disorder

    Flawed crystals could help couple light to matter and may compete with more perfectly ordered materials.

    By Lisa Grossman
  2. Health & Medicine

    Temporary hearing impairment leads to ‘lazy ear’

    A rodent study shows that even after ear infections clear up, brain rewiring may cause long-term hearing problems.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Health & Medicine

    First complete look at families’ genes

    Comparing the complete genetic material of family members pinpoints genes involved in three rare inherited diseases.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Chemistry

    Polymer shifts shape with changing temperature

    Common material’s ‘memory’ could be exploited for smart fabrics or other gadgets.