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  1. Astronomy

    Cosmic bigness

    Astronomers have found the largest structures ever discovered in the universe.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Materials Science

    Logos to Go: Hydrogel coatings provide removable color

    A biodegradable coating could add a temporary splash of color to sports fields, buildings, or even people's bodies.

    By Aimee Cunningham
  3. Health & Medicine

    Origins of Ache: Immune proteins may yield chronic-pain clues

    People with chronic pain that has no underlying disease have low concentrations of proteins in the cytokine family that restrain inflammation.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Chemistry

    Tricky Transformation: Bubbling gases tighten, then loosen, the grip of novel molecules on grime

    New compounds make oil mix with water, or not, depending simply on which gases are bubbled through the water.