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  1. Earth

    Seamount Expedition

    Join scientists as they explore the cold waters of the Davidson Seamount off the central California coastline. This huge undersea mountain harbors a variety of spectacular marine life, including large, ancient, and fragile coral gardens. Students and the general public can share the expedition’s discoveries through NOAA’s Ocean Explorer Web site, which features daily logs, […]

    By Science News
  2. Humans

    Young Scientists Get Results: Science, math, and engineering competition selects 40 talented finalists

    Forty high school students have each earned a spot as a finalist in the 65th annual Intel Science Talent Search.

    By Ben Harder
  3. Health & Medicine

    Double Dose: Two ways to boost kidney-transplant viability

    By evaluating kidneys obtained for transplant from older people—then culling the worn-out organs—scientists can identify kidneys likely to last longer in their new hosts, especially when implanted in pairs.