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- Humans
Science should be prominent in U.S. foreign policy
Excerpted comments from a panel discussion at the World Science Summit that addressed the topic of the role of science in foreign affairs. Among the participants were the esteemed scientists Harold Varmus, David Baltimore and Nina Fedoroff.
- Physics
Decoding the Quantum Mystery
An essay by Tom Siegfried, SN's Editor in Chief, explores how signals from space to Earth could establish the reality of Einstein's worst fear.
- Health & Medicine
Insightful Light
Raman spectroscopy may offer doctors, dentists and forensic scientists a better tool for molecular detection.
- Health & Medicine
Finding the Golden Genes
Advances in gene therapy could tempt some athletes to enhance their genetic makeup, leading some researchers to work on detection methods just in case.
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- Ecosystems
Tracing Tahitian vanilla
The discovery of Tahitian vanilla’s heritage could set off a custody battle between nations.
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Good mood gone bad
Feeling happy may lessen children’s ability to perform tasks that require attention to detail, a new study suggests.
- Life
Hidden in plain view
Looking for unwavering genes rather than standouts could reveal which genes contribute to disease.
- Space
First triple near-Earth asteroid found
Astronomers have discovered the first known triple near-Earth asteroid.
- Climate
Hydrogen economy sustainable in 15 years
Hydrogen fuel cells can eventually replace the combustion engine, but meanwhile a wider range of technologies will be needed to reduce carbon emissions.
- Animals
We all sing like fish
From opera singers to toadfish, vertebrates may use basically similar circuitry for controlling vocal muscles.
- Health & Medicine
X-ray vision
A new imaging technique could give scientists unprecedented views into cells and other objects at the nanoscale.
