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- Ecosystems
Predators as climate helpers
In lakes and streams, fish and insects can help protect aquatic plants that gobble up greenhouse gas.
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SpaceWhere cosmic rays are born
New evidence links origin of these very energetic particles to massive explosions of distant stars.
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- Archaeology
The return of a king
The 15th century’s Richard III has returned — or at least, his bones have.
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EarthAhead of the wave
Scientists are working to predict — and tame — the tsunamis that can threaten some coastal communities
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- Computing
Genetic memory
DNA is a chemical blueprint that effectively instructs cells on how to work.
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Engineering: The route to problem-solving
Young researchers learn how math and science are used in the real world, from protecting eggs to delivering tap water.
By Helen Fields - Physics
A smarter scan
Scientists introduce a cheap and smart new device that gathers data in a flash.