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  1. Astronomy

    Organic ring around nearby star

    Researchers have found the first evidence that a dust ring around another star, the likely vestige of recent planet formation, contains complex organic molecules that could be the building blocks of life.

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  2. Paleontology

    From China, the tiniest pterodactyl

    Researchers excavating the fossil-rich rocks of northeastern China have discovered yet another paleontological marvel: a flying reptile the size of a sparrow.

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  3. It takes a village of proteins

    Scientists learn how nerve cells sprout new connections by looking at thousands of distinct proteins simultaneously.

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  4. Health & Medicine

    Cancer drug limits MS relapses

    The anticancer drug retuximab inhibits nerve damage and relapses in multiple sclerosis patients.