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  1. Materials Science

    A sticky issue

    Peeling off adhesive tape can be frustrating, and now researchers know why.

    By Davide Castelvecchi
  2. Physics

    Neutron vision

    A new neutron detector might help identify smuggled radioactive materials.

    By Davide Castelvecchi
  3. Animals

    Moths’ memories

    Sphinx moths appear to remember experiences they had as caterpillars, suggesting some brain cells remain intact through metamorphosis.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg

  4. New drugs tackle difficult nematodes

    Researchers have discovered what could be a new class of drugs for treating animals afflicted with nematodes.

    By Susan Milius

  5. Alzheimer’s mystery protein unmasked

    A protein linked to Alzheimer's disease may help young people forget, too.