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  1. Chemistry

    Coffee beans pooped out by civets really are tastier. Here’s why

    Pricey civet coffee gets its cred from its journey through the mammal’s gut, which changes the content of fat, protein, fatty acids — and even caffeine.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  2. Animals

    Which venomous snakes strike the fastest?

    Vipers have the fastest strikes, but snakes from other families can give some slower vipers stiff competition.

    By Erin Garcia de Jesús
  3. Quantum Physics

    Quantum ‘echoes’ reveal the potential of Google’s quantum computer

    Google says its quantum computer achieved a verifiable calculation that classic computers cannot. The work could point to future applications.

    By Emily Conover
  4. Animals

    Scientists and fishers have teamed up to find a way to save manta rays

    Thousands of at-risk manta and devil rays become accidental bycatch in tuna fishing nets every year.