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- Space
The best next space missions
The National Research Council issues recommendations for planetary science projects that NASA and NSF should fund starting in 2013.
- Math
Fruit flies teach computers a lesson
Insect's nerve cell development is a model of efficiency for sensing networks.
- Humans
New stars of science honored in D.C.
The 2011 Intel Science Talent Search awards prizes to 10 young researchers.
- Life
Fleas leap from feet, not knees
After years of scratching their heads over the question of exactly how the impressive jumpers launch themselves, scientists find an answer.
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Tumor Tell-All
Unraveling complex genetic stories in cancer cells may lead to personalized treatment.
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- Humans
Intel Science Talent Search picks top 40
High school researchers to present original work in Washington, D.C.
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Tradition, innovation and hope in new year for science
With this issue, Science News journeys into its 90th year. In 1921, Science Service was founded to share the unfolding new world of scientific discovery with America. Initially a mimeographed sheet known as the Science News-Letter, first published in 1922, the publication reported on such historic events and discoveries as the Scopes “Monkey Trial” in […]
- Space
Mediterranean microfossils offer hope for finding life on Mars
A discovery in sulfate minerals on Earth suggests the possibility of similar signs of life on the Red Planet.
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Book Review: Not Exactly: In Praise of Vagueness by Kees van Deemter
Review by Sid Perkins.
- Climate
Oceans warmed in recent decades
Measurements show a trend of rising temperatures along with a leveling off since 2003.
- Life
Fruit flies turn on autopilot
High-speed video reveals the aerodynamics behind the insects’ maneuverability.
