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EarthScanning the land
Quake data analyses yield an improved model of Southern California’s crust.
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LifeBomb-tastic new worms
Scientists find previously unknown deep-sea species that launch bioluminescent packets.
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PsychologyHow to walk in circles without really trying
People walk in circles when landmarks and other directional cues are not available.
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HumansNostril rivalry
Like the eyes and ears, each nostril vies for the brain’s attention, a new study suggests.
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AnimalsBack off, extinct moa
A New Zealand tree’s peculiar leaves may have served as defenses against long-gone giant birds.