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  1. Space

    The best next space missions

    The National Research Council issues recommendations for planetary science projects that NASA and NSF should fund starting in 2013.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Health & Medicine

    Stretchy electronics aid heart surgery

    New balloon catheters may help cardiologists treat common cardiac problems.

    By Daniel Strain
  3. Chemistry

    Molecules/Matter & Energy

    Lasers 'draw' nanosized structures, plus twisty turbines and quantum vibrations in this week's news.

    By Science News
  4. Earth

    Earth/Environment

    The carbon footprint of Brazilian beef, plus the health effects of pollution and electrification in this week's news.

    By Science News
  5. Health & Medicine

    Alpha wave may affect sleep quality

    A type of brain activity once considered diagnostic of wakefulness persists during slumber, and the more intense it is the more easily a person can be jolted awake.