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Chemistry

Styrofoam degrades in seawater

Study suggests besides the visible plastic, smaller bits are fouling the waters

Earth

Scanning the land

Quake data analyses yield an improved model of Southern California’s crust.

Life

Bomb-tastic new worms

Scientists find previously unknown deep-sea species that launch bioluminescent packets.

Psychology

How to walk in circles without really trying

People walk in circles when landmarks and other directional cues are not available.

Humans

Nostril rivalry

Like the eyes and ears, each nostril vies for the brain’s attention, a new study suggests.