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  1. Materials Science

    This reflective paint could keep sunbaked buildings cool

    A new type of polymer coating that reflects sunlight to control heat could supplement or replace air conditioning systems.

    By Maria Temming
  2. Animals

    Feral cats appear to be pathetic at controlling New York City’s rats

    When cats are on the prowl, rats may become harder to see, but roaming cats actually killed only a few.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Archaeology

    Laser mapping shows the surprising complexity of the Maya civilization

    A large-scale lidar survey of Guatemalan forests reveals evidence of ancient, interconnected Maya cities.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Life

    In China, a deadly strain of bird flu now easily infects ducks

    H7N9 evolved the ability to infect ducks just as a vaccine for chickens came into use.