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  1. Humans

    Storm warnings take new tone of voice

    The National Weather Service is now testing new computer-generated voices that will be used in the agency's broadcasts of severe storm warnings on NOAA Weather Radio.

    By Sid Perkins
  2. Earth

    New way of gauging reservoir evaporation

    Scientists have developed a new way to estimate the evaporation of water from large reservoirs that, if adopted, would replace a labor-intensive procedure based on decades-old technology.

    By Sid Perkins
  3. Health & Medicine

    Compound mimics calorie restriction

    A new compound, part of a family of proteins that regulate fat transport, lowers the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes in monkeys.

    By Damaris Christensen
  4. Humans

    Talent Search: Student finalists’ flair for science to be rewarded

    A panel of judges announced the 40 finalists in the 61st annual Intel Science Talent Search.