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Brain

Lip-reading babies

Before they start talking, babbling babies ‘read’ mouths.

Earth

A ghost lake

Scientists study an ancient lake that once covered much of Utah to learn lessons for the future.

Space

Mapping the invisible

Astronomers don’t know what dark matter is, but they have mapped where it’s hiding.

Animals

Fish eyes go green

Scientists find a surprise in the lens of a fish that lives in the dark.

Environment

Climate coolers

Reducing methane, soot in the atmosphere could curb climate change.

Environment

‘Nonstick’ chemicals may undercut value of vaccinations

Chemicals used to make fabrics stain resistant and pans stick resistant are showing up everywhere — including in kids. One big downside: New data show they can keep vaccines from working well.

Brain

The brain behind the game

Top athletes watch and learn from their teams, coaches and opponents.

Animals

Eyes from ions

Scientists use charged molecules to grow eyes in tadpole guts.

Computing

Electronic skin

Tiny, nearly invisible devices stick to skin, ‘talk’ to computers.

Chemistry

Self-cleaning clothes

A few hours of sunshine cleans specially treated cotton fabrics.