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- Space
Black hole’s big gulp
Astronomers say a bright flare in space shows where a black hole tore apart a star.
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How creativity powers science
Some of the best ideas come not from poring over the facts but from a walk in the woods.
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Speedy cancer detector
New technique quickly, cheaply identifies a particularly dangerous form of cancer.
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Phoning in heartbeats
New device uses a smartphone to collect and email data on heart rhythms.
- Brain
Seeing swirling snakes
Brain scientists watch the eyes of people watching an optical illusion.
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Young scientists, inventors and mathematicians score big
Cancer sensor, a better way to search tweets, and quantum teleportation are among research highlights at a global high-school-science competition.
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Nanosilver, away!
Technique uses microorganisms to scour tiny pollutants from waste water.
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Chillin’ in the desert
Simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly fridge keeps fruits and veggies fresh for days.
- Animals
Caecilians: The other amphibian
Legless creatures live secretive, strange existences underground and underwater.
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Granola bars for cows
Nutrient-rich “energy squares” boost milk production, help prevent disease.
