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  1. Materials Science

    Skyrmions open a door to next-level data storage

    Skyrmions are tiny magnetic swirls that are hard to undo and may be perfect for miniaturizing electronics.

    By Emily Conover
  2. Materials Science

    Superdense wood is lightweight, but strong as steel

    New superdense wood could be a more lightweight, environmentally friendly alternative to current construction materials.

    By Maria Temming
  3. Ecosystems

    Humans are overloading the world’s freshwater bodies with phosphorus

    Human activities are driving phosphorus levels in the world’s lakes and other freshwater bodies to a critical point.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  4. Health & Medicine

    Scientists are tracking how the flu moves through a college campus

    Researchers are following the spread of viruses and illness among students in a cluster of University of Maryland dorms to learn more about how the bugs infect.