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Vertebrates, insects share the stress
A key protein involved in animals' physiological responses to stress has carried out the same function since before any organism developed a backbone.
- Astronomy
Spotty neutron stars
Astronomers have for the first time discerned hot spots on the surfaces of neutron stars.
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Brain’s support cells, always on the go
Cells that leap into action when the brain is injured are constantly searching for signs of danger during their supposed resting period.
- Humans
When Fair Means Superb: Young scientists and engineers meet in international competition
A record 1,447 high school students from 45 countries shone their brightest in Phoenix last week as they competed at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
