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  1. Life

    Cows’ methane burps may be fueled by a newfound organelle in gut microbes

    In cows’ guts, ciliates contain a tiny organelle called a hydrogenobody that may drive production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Health & Medicine

    Prenatal surgery for spina bifida may get a boost from stem cells

    A clinical trial for spina bifida treatment suggests that a surgical approach relying on stem cells is safe for patients. Its efficacy is still being evaluated.

    By Meghan Rosen
  3. Earth

    Seismic data captured the sound of awe during a solar eclipse

    From the hush of people coming to a standstill to the reverberations of fans, seismic data can capture the ebbs and flows of human activity.