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  1. Astronomy

    A fast radio burst from a dead galaxy puzzles astronomers

    A blast of radio waves from the outskirts of an ancient galaxy challenges theories about what creates such bursts.

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  2. Readers discuss an unsung scientist, a mutant bacterium named Chonkus, Science News' new look

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  3. A daring plan to hold back the sea

    Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the audacious ways scientists are considering to combat Earth's rising sea levels.

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  4. Animals

    Cuttlefish ink may overwhelm sharks’ sense of smell

    The main component of common cuttlefish ink — melanin — strongly sticks to shark smell sensors, possibly explaining why the predators avoid ink.