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  1. Earth

    Water, water, not everywhere

    Satellites show a drop in Earth’s groundwater levels.

    By Stephen Ornes
  2. Microbes

    Glowing, gutsy hitchhikers

    Bacteria glow to get across the ocean inside animals’ guts.

    By Stephen Ornes

  3. Teacher’s Questions for Bedbugs

    By Science News Explores
  4. Animals

    Fins as early legs

    “Walking” fish may help scientists understand how ancient animals learned to move on land.

    By Stephen Ornes
  5. Science & Society

    New dangers from bird flu

    U.S. government asks scientists to keep some secrets about their bird flu research.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Animals

    Bloodsuckers get out of bed

    Bedbugs have reemerged as a global menace — and they may be lurking in the dark near you.

    By Susan Milius
  7. Planets

    Distant ‘Goldilocks’ world

    Planet-hunters find a just-right world outside the solar system.

    By Stephen Ornes
  8. Genetics

    Genes tell old story

    Ancient cells hold evidence of a massive die-off of Native Americans.

    By Stephen Ornes

  9. Science fair as a family affair

    Parents share their tips on helping kids prepare for a science fair.

    By Jennifer Cutraro

  10. The Snappy Lingo of Instant Messages Additional Information

    By Science News Explores

  11. The secret lives of grizzlies Additional Information

    By Science News Explores

  12. The science of disappearing Additional Information

    By Science News Explores