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  1. Earth

    Deep sea viruses are an unexpected ringer

    Deep-sea vent waters harbor high numbers virus-carrying bacteria. The viruses may actually help the bacteria survive the harsh vent environments.

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  2. Life

    Ground squirrels use ‘armpit effect’

    Hibernating ground squirrels forget who’s who, so thank goodness for the armpit effect.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    Ear infections make fatty food sound good

    A history of middle ear infections could give people an affinity for fatty foods and leave them twice as likely to become obese.

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  4. Space

    Little middle ground for black holes

    Black holes may not come in mid-sized versions.