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- Planets
New planetary neighbor
Nearest star system has a world that's Earthly in size, but too hot for human visitors.
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- Physics
Helium: Not so super after all
An exciting discovery in physics turns out to be merely a case of mistaken identity.
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Health & MedicineMagnets that kill cancer cells
Researchers devise a way to use magnets to make cells self-destruct.
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TechCool Jobs: The science of secrets
Researchers harness science to encode — and decode — hidden messages.
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EnvironmentExhaled air: A problem in buildings?
New studies suggest carbon dioxide that accumulates in classrooms could limit how well the brain processes information, lead to more student absences.
By Janet Raloff - Health & Medicine
Of fish and brain health
Moms-to-be who eat a diet rich in the right fish may pass along benefits to their children
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Pathways to research: Young scientists tackle abstract problems
Students’ independent, theoretical investigations produce real-world results