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- Anthropology
The Ultimate Colonists
Human ancestors managed to adjust to life in a variety of ecosystems during the Stone Age, indicating that their social lives were more complex than they've often been given credit for.
- Life
All the World’s a Phage
There are an amazing number of bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria—in the world.
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Old Worms, New Aging Genes
The genes and hormonal signals that regulate life span in worms may do the same in people.
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The Body Electric
An electric field inside an embryo may tell it whether to place an internal organ on its left or right side.
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Visionary Research
Scientists are debating why primates evolved full color vision and whether that development led to a reduced sense of smell.
- Plants
Micro Sculptors
Snippets of RNA that control biochemical reactions by squelching the creation of specific proteins play a role in the development of leaves.
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Tiny Bubbles
Microscopic vesicles shed by cells may help the AIDS virus, benefit cancer cells, and drive the immune response.
- Health & Medicine
Ketones to the Rescue
Medical researchers are investigating a slew of possible applications for acids called ketones, which the body produces naturally when deprived of carbohydrates and protein.
- Math
Bookish Math
Statistical tests and computation can help solve literary mysteries surrounding the authorship of well-known works.
- Science & Society
Science News of the Year 2003
A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2003.
- Math
Bookish Math
Statistical tests and computation can help solve literary mysteries surrounding the authorship of well-known works.
- Humans
Science News of the Year 2003
A review of important scientific achievements reported in Science News during the year 2003.
