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  1. Physics

    Sandcastle Physics

    Just about anyone can build a sandcastle out of wet sand. Why sand behaves as it does–on the beach, during earthquakes, at low pressures–isn’t yet fully understood. A NASA space shuttle experiment is now slated to tackle details of what happens when sand is compressed. Go to: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2002/11jul_mgm.htm

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  2. Materials Science

    In glass, fast crowds boogie to brittle end

    New experiments suggest that a coordinated dance involving more and more molecules may help explain the puzzling transformation from liquid to the molecular gridlock of solid glass.

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  3. Humans

    Students shine in Science Talent Search

    The Intel Science Talent Search announces its 40 finalists

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  4. 19091

    This article is highly deceptive in implying that avid recyclers are responsible for more dioxin in backyard burning.