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  1. Physics

    Next on CSI: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

    The modification of a powerful chemical analysis technique could make it the gold standard in detecting trace substances.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  2. Earth

    Ice drilling nets shrimpy surprise

    Underwater camera captures an Antarctic crustacean, as a serendipitous part of a larger ice shelf study.

    By Alexandra Witze
  3. Physics

    Body heat may draw particles into breathing range

    Computer simulations suggest thermal plumes may trap microbes, pollen and dust near a person’s head.

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Life

    Who reined the dogs in

    New genetic data reveals that Fido likely originated in the Middle East.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  5. Materials Science

    Physicists observe quantum properties in the world of objects

    A demonstration marries the world of the very small with the everyday, opening new realms for quantum computing and other applications.