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  1. Earth

    Tides in Earth’s crust trigger small, deep quakes

    Study of one portion of the San Andreas fault finds that just a little added stress from crustal tides makes a quake more likely.

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Space

    Stay tuned: New star coming in 1 million years

    Radio observations of a dark, dusty cloud in a nearby star-forming region have revealed one of the earliest phases of star formation and may reveal new insights on starbirth.

    By Ron Cowen
  3. Life

    Sexual conflict takes shape in ducks

    Up-close view of male ducks reveals extreme speed and extreme conflict.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Health & Medicine

    Texting and driving don’t mix, just as suspected

    Sending or receiving messages proves even worse than cell phone calls for young adults on simulators.