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  1. Animals

    The key to breaking down plastic may be in caterpillars’ guts

    Caterpillars that feast on plastic have different gut microbes than those that eat a grain-based diet.

    By Laurel Hamers
  2. Animals

    Fluorescence could help diagnose sick corals

    Diseased corals fluoresce less than healthy corals, and a new analysis technique can help spot the reduced glow.

    By Emily DeMarco
  3. Genetics

    Current CRISPR gene drives are too strong for outdoor use, studies warn

    Self-limiting genetic tools already in development may be able to get around concerns surrounding the use of gene drives.

    By Susan Milius
  4. Particle Physics

    Excess antielectrons aren’t from nearby dead stars, study says

    Pulsars might not be behind excess antimatter, gamma-ray observations suggest.