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  1. Physics

    Putting the pressure on light

    Changing pressure helps scientists gauge the speed of light in composite materials.

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  2. Ecosystems

    Churning the numbers

    Some of the ocean’s small swimmers may be having a big impact on ocean mixing.

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  3. Earth

    Salty water power

    A study reports a new, cheaper way to harvest energy from salt water and fresh water.

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  4. Tech

    Electric grid still very vulnerable to electromagnetic weaponry

    BLOG: Smart grid advocates weigh in on the vulnerability of the U.S. electrical infrastructure to electromagnetic pulse radiation.

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  5. Life

    Beetle masters optics

    Researchers may gain inspiration from the shell of Chrysina gloriosa, which twists light in a particular way.

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  6. Earth

    A hundred new nukes?

    Here are some issues to contemplate while deciding whether to welcome the nuclear-power renaissance that Sen. Alexander has just proposed.

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  7. Paleontology

    Diggin’ dinos

    Structures found in Australian rocks may be the filled-in remains of the world’s oldest dinosaur burrows.

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  8. Physics

    Raindrops go it alone

    A new study using a high-speed camera finds the shattering of solitary drips can produce a variety of sizes.

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  9. Computing

    Random numbers faster

    Researchers have devised a way to use a laser to create strings of orderless bits for encryption.

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  10. Chemistry

    A new low for nano ice

    A new study shows that nanoparticles of frozen water melt at drastically lower temperatures than water in bulk.

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  11. Physics

    Pseudo pores help fling spores

    New studies reveal that a thick, soft plant expels its progeny in an unexpected way.

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  12. Physics

    Graphene gains nearly perfect liquid status

    Scientists have found that electrons in a layer of carbon atoms can become a strongly interacting swirling soup.

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