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  1. Planetary Science

    Antarctic ecosystem holds unusual microbes

    Long isolated deep under a glacier, life thrives in dark, salty water by breathing iron and eating sulfates.

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Health & Medicine

    Seemingly misplaced DNA acts as lenses

    Nocturnal animals orient DNA in retinal cells to focus light.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Health & Medicine

    Epilepsy drug might harm fetuses

    Young children born to women who took the drug valproate for epilepsy during pregnancy have lower IQ scores, on average, than children whose moms used a different antiepilepsy medication.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Life

    Lizards sunbathe for another reason

    Panther chameleons may regulate their vitamin D levels by lounging in the sun.