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  1. Animals

    3-D scans of fossils suggest new fish family tree

    Analysis of specimens from China implies ray-finned fishes evolved later than previously thought.

    By Viviane Callier
  2. Quantum Physics

    A new test of water ripples supports the idea of quantum heat in a vacuum

    Water waves bolster theory that accelerating space travelers really feel the heat.

    By Emily Conover
  3. Agriculture

    ‘Big Chicken’ chronicles the public health dangers of using antibiotics in farming

    A new book takes a hard look at the chicken industry for its role in fostering antibiotic resistance.

    By Cori Vanchieri
  4. Materials Science

    Tiny ‘supraballs’ put a new spin on creating long-lasting color

    Nano-sized balls of melanin and silica generate durable colors.