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  1. Space

    Lopsided universe demands different explanation

    Cosmologists analyzing an apparent asymmetry in the pattern of radiation reveal evidence for a new type of field in the early universe.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Health & Medicine

    Sense for morphine has gender gap

    Female rats have fewer brain receptors that sense morphine, making the drug less effective. The work points to the need for more research on why medicine potency can vary among people.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Math

    The Sudoku solution

    Mathematicians use Sudoku to understand a mysterious, powerful algorithm.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  4. Health & Medicine

    Experimental drug fends off emphysema in mice

    Mice exposed to cigarette smoke and then ed the drug and fended of emphysema, suggesting the edible drug might help ex-smokers.