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  1. Physics

    The physics of fluids explains how crowds of marathon runners move

    A new liquid-inspired theory can predict the movements of marathoners lining up for a race.

    By Emily Conover
  2. Agriculture

    A new way to genetically tweak photosynthesis boosts plant growth

    A new chemical road map for a process called photorespiration in plant cells could reduce energy waste to increase plant productivity.

    By Maria Temming
  3. Planetary Science

    China just landed the first spacecraft on the moon’s farside

    China’s Chang’e-4 lander and rover just became the first spacecraft to land on the farside of the moon.

    By Lisa Grossman
  4. Planetary Science

    New Horizons shows Ultima Thule looks like a snowman, or maybe BB-8

    Ultima Thule’s snowmanlike shape shows the New Horizons target was probably two space rocks that got stuck together.