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All Stories by Science News
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Space
Atom & Cosmos
A world record for atom smashing, plus black hole threesomes, a volcanic Mars and more in this week’s news.
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Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Groovy snake bites, buzzy microphones and coiling liquids in this week’s news.
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Earth
Earth/Environment
How Antarctica got its ice, plus Chinese dust-ups and rising bird malaria in this week’s news.
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Life
Genes & Cells
A boost for tired antibiotics, plus a fishy mom’s mucus and high-gravity microbes in this week’s news.
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Health & Medicine
Body & Brain
A genetic cause for small brains, heart links to HIV and calcium, and more in this week’s news.
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Space
Atom & Cosmos
Clearing out space junk with dust, plus new black holes, sonic-boom star birth and more in this week’s news.
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Chemistry
Molecules/Matter & Energy
Marijuana loses its high, plus soy tape, gritty bubbles and more in this week’s news.
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Earth
Earth/Environment
Anticorrosion chemicals, ancient Arkansas rock, stowaway species and more in this week’s news.
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Life
Genes & Cells
How humans evolved shorter pregnancies, plus crayfish brains and restoring nerve insulation in this week’s news.