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  1. Life

    Soybean genome turns out to be soysoybeanbean

    The plant's newly sequenced genetic blueprint includes a surprising number of spare copies.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Space

    Supernova winds blow galaxies into shape

    A new simulation that combines supernova winds with the mysterious material known as cold dark matter almost perfectly accounts for the structure of dwarf galaxies in nearby reaches of the universe.

    By Ron Cowen
  3. Health & Medicine

    Study supports connection between BPA and heart disease

    U.S. population data reveal possible relationship between cardiovascular risk and plastics chemical.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  4. Health & Medicine

    Gene variant might guard against Alzheimer’s, other dementia

    Same form has been linked to longevity and ‘good’ cholesterol levels.