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  1. Astronomy

    From planet to plutoid

    Pluto and its dwarf planet neighbors are christened plutoids, the International Astronomical Union rules.

    By Ashley Yeager
  2. Health & Medicine

    Virus versus virus

    Customized RNA snippets delivered by a harmless virus could someday provide a new way to combat the hepatitis B virus.

    By Patrick Barry
  3. Health & Medicine

    Seeing disease’s acidic side

    Small tumors can be detected using a new technique that safely, reliably and noninvasively measures tissue chemistry.

    By Amy Maxmen
  4. Climate

    Goldilocks tree leaves

    Leaves mostly keep their cool (or warmth) wherever they live, a finding that might affect reconstructions of past climates.