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  1. Astronomy

    Once Upon a Time in the Cosmos: Using distant galaxies to study the early universe

    Peering far back in time, two teams of astronomers report that they have found some of the universe's earliest galaxies.

    By Ron Cowen
  2. Physics

    Rare Events: Exotic processes probe the heart of matter

    Physicists have for the first time unambiguously detected and measured the rates of certain reactions among protons, neutrons, and simple atomic nuclei.

    By Peter Weiss
  3. Chemistry

    Contacts could dispense drugs

    Novel contact lens materials use nanoparticles to dispense drugs.

    By Jessica Gorman
  4. Chemistry

    Matcha green tea packs the antioxidants

    A green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies contains much more of a beneficial antioxidant than ordinary green tea.