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  1. 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.

    By Alexandra Witze
  2. Environment

    Destination brain

    Inhaled pollutants may inflame more than the lungs.

    By Janet Raloff
  3. Space

    Asteroid-bound: Scientists look for worthy rock

    Scientists consider how to pick a prime asteroid for human exploration

    By Laura Sanders
  4. Life

    One ocean, four (or more) killer whale species

    A new genetic analysis splits killer whales into multiple taxa.

    By Tina Hesman Saey

  5. Science Future for May 22, 2010

    June 32010 Kavli Prize winners in neuroscience, astrophysics and nanoscience are announced.