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  1. Materials Science

    Salt can turn frozen water into a weak power source

    Experiments reveal that when slabs of salty ice are strained, electricity is generated, though practical uses are still a long way off.

    By Nikk Ogasa
  2. Space

    How a Harvard maverick forever changed our concept of the stars

    At just 25, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin applied quantum physics to a treasure trove of astronomical observations to show that stars are mostly hydrogen and helium.

    By Elise Cutts
  3. Earth

    Recycled glass could help fend off coastal erosion

    Sand made from recycled glass can be mixed with sediment to make a medium for plants to grow in. That can help with coastal restoration projects.