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  1. Tech

    Inspired minds: Role models come from across the globe

    Innovators come from everywhere, as shown by the role models cited by students taking part in the 2015 Broadcom MASTERS International program.

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  2. Brain

    Smell test may detect autism

    A new study finds that kids with autism sniff foul scents for as long as pleasing ones. The finding could lead to a test to diagnose the disorder.

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  3. Climate

    Scientists Say: Hurricane or typhoon?

    Sometimes you read about hurricanes, and sometimes about typhoons. The difference? Location, location, location.

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  4. Cookie Science 17: Posters — the good and the bad

    Scientists often initially report results of their experiments in a poster. It may seem easy, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.

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  5. Physics

    Profile: Looking for life beyond the solar system

    Planetary scientist and astrophysicist Sara Seager is a leader in the search for signs of life on planets beyond our solar system.

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  6. Planets

    Pluto hosts ice mountains, data suggest

    Geologic activity appears to have been reshaping Pluto, erasing craters and more.

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  7. Animals

    Why seahorses have square tails

    The unique shape of a seahorse tail provides strength, and it may also help the fish to grasp objects.

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  8. Planets

    Picture This: Pluto hearts us

    As a little spacecraft flies by Pluto, it is snapping up high resolution images and collecting unparalleled data.

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  9. Computing

    These young scientists are passionate about tech and math

    The 2015 Broadcom MASTERS International delegates show why math and computer skills are key to the success of science-fair projects.

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  10. Space

    News Brief: Latest supernova is also super-brightest

    The light from stellar fireworks in a galaxy far, far away has just reached Earth. It comes from a star that exploded in a massively bright flash.

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  11. Planets

    Scientists Say: Satellite

    When we think of satellites, we often think of objects we send into space from Earth. But most satellites are actually all natural.

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  12. Planets

    Hello, Pluto!

    Here's a collection of our stories about your favorite dwarf planet — including those on the New Horizons flyby.

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