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  1. Physics

    Sounds of Music

    Interested in the relationship between musical instruments and the physics of sound? This Rice University Web site offers illustrated explanations of physics terms such as pitch, frequency, and standing waves. It also demonstrates tuning systems, intervals, octaves, and more. There’s a quiz at the end of each module. Go to: http://cnx.rice.edu/content/m11060/latest/

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  2. Brain gene is tied to obesity

    A gene involved in brain chemistry influences whether a person is thin or fat.

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  3. Planetary Science

    A Tale of Two Landers: NASA’s Spirit phones home, but Europe’s Beagle 2 remains mum on Mars

    NASA's Spirit rover sent its first signals home soon after it touched down on Mars Jan.