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- Earth
Archaeopteryx fossil seen in new light
X-ray technique reveals original tissue in the feathers of a primitive bird fossil.
- Science & Society
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair begins
Young scientists converge in San Jose, Calif., where they will compete for over $4 million in scholarships and prizes.
- Earth
Gravity lows mark burial sites of ancient tectonic plates
Dips in Earth's gravitational field are tied to 'slab graveyards'
- Astronomy
Fast-moving star is a really big loser
The cosmic bullies that sent 30 Doradus 016 reeling must be even bigger, possibly upping the theoretical maximum heft of today’s stars.
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I, Mold
Conquering the rising tide of infection is hindered by the many similarities between humans and fungi.
- Physics
Physics on the Edge
Over the past couple of years, researchers have made several new discoveries involving bismuth telluride and other related materials, known as topological insulators.
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- Space
Asteroid-bound: Scientists look for worthy rock
Scientists consider how to pick a prime asteroid for human exploration
- Life
One ocean, four (or more) killer whale species
A new genetic analysis splits killer whales into multiple taxa.
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Science Future for May 22, 2010
June 32010 Kavli Prize winners in neuroscience, astrophysics and nanoscience are announced. See www.kavliprize.no June 25 – 29Evolutionary scientists host a joint meeting in Portland, Ore. See www.evolutionsociety.org July 12 – 15 Computer scientists and engineers meet in Las Vegas for 22 joint conferences. See www.world-academy-of-science.org/worldcomp10
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Science Past from the issue of May 21, 1960
PARENTS AND DELINQUENCY — A study of 400 juvenile delinquents in a mental hospital showed with “regular frequency” that the parents unconsciously fostered the delinquent behavior in their own children…. The parents show an addiction to the child’s delinquency that is much like drug addiction. They even suffer acute “withdrawal symptoms” when psychiatric treatment results […]
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Book Review: Anthill: A Novel by E.O. Wilson
Review by Susan Milius.
