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  1. Humans

    On imagination, knowledge, art, science and … ET

    High schoolers at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair probe the minds of distinguished scientists during a special Q and A

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  2. Life

    For blood stem cells, the force is strong

    Blood flow boosts production of blood stem cells, two new studies show.

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  3. Space

    Cosmic dustup settles

    Two new studies document how crystalline dust forms in the hot, inner part of a young star’s planet-making disk and then gets incorporated into the cold, comet-forming region billions of kilometers away.

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  4. Chemistry

    How RNA got started

    Scientists identify chemical reactions that could be responsible for the origin of life.

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  5. Chemistry

    Nonstick chemical pollutes water at notable levels

    Residues of nonstick chemicals — from unknown sources — appear to be approaching concentrations associated with adverse effects in laboratory animals.

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  6. Health & Medicine

    Toothpicks match needles for acupuncture

    Sham acupuncture works as well as the real thing for back pain, a study shows.

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  7. Humans

    Intel International Science and Engineering Fair kicks off

    Young scientists descend on Reno in hopes of winning scholarships and other prizes.

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  8. Space

    Final Hubble repair mission begins

    The final mission to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope lifted off May 11.

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  9. Astronomy

    New eyes on the cosmos

    The next constellation of telescopes will dramatically extend and sharpen scientists’ view of the universe.

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  10. Life

    Misread epigenetic signals play role in leukemia

    A genetic mistake causes misinterpretation of epigenetic marks, leading to cancer.

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  11. Space

    Sun entering weakest cycle since 1928

    NOAA releases new predictions for solar cycle.

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  12. Animals

    Controversial polar bear rule stands

    Creature’s plight remains separate from decisions on greenhouse gas emissions.

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