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  1. Animals

    Scallops’ amazing eyes use millions of tiny, square crystals to see

    Each of a scallop’s many eyes contains an intricate mirror made from millions of crystals.

    By Laurel Hamers
  2. Genetics

    Bats in China carry all the ingredients to make a new SARS virus

    Viruses infecting bats could recombine to re-create SARS.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Animals

    Jackpot of fossilized pterosaur eggs unearthed in China

    A treasure trove of pterosaur eggs and embryos gives tantalizing clues to the winged reptile’s early development.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  4. Animals

    Studying giant tortoise flips without tipping the animals over is a delicate business

    Giant tortoise shells go domed or saddlebacked, but which is better when navigating treacherous ground?

    By Susan Milius
  5. Humans

    50 years ago, folate deficiency was linked to birth defects

    50 years ago, scientists found that a lack of folic acid in pregnant women could cause birth defects.