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  1. Life

    Ingredients of hagfish slime revealed

    Figuring out the ingredients still doesn’t explain how the fishes avoid premature mucus explosions

    By Susan Milius
  2. Psychology

    Researchers find early autism signs in some kids

    A long-term investigation raises the possibility of identifying 14-month-olds who will develop autism spectrum disorder almost two years later.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Space

    Magnetic flows cause sunspot lows, study shows

    Observations of gas flows on the solar surface may explain why the sun recently had such a prolonged case of the doldrums; could lead to more accurate predictions for the duration and severity of future solar cycles.

    By Ron Cowen
  4. 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.