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Tech

Power of the Wind

Wind is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world.

Space

Dark galaxy

Astronomers have spied a massive galaxy that appears to contain no stars.

Environment

Shrinking fish

Because of fishing, fish are becoming smaller and growing more slowly.

Health & Medicine

The color of health

Colorful fruits and vegetables pack a powerful, healthful punch.

Humans

A diamond polish for ancient tools

People in Stone Age China may have used diamonds to polish their stone axes.

Animals

Sleep Affects a Bird’s Singing

Young birds sing badly in the morning but do much better later in the day.

Animals

News Detective: Meeting an owl

Environment

Spotty survival

The northern spotted owl faces unpredictable threats and an uncertain future.

Physics

Thinner air, less splatter

At low air pressure, a liquid drop that hits a surface makes no splash.

Animals

Stunts for High-Diving Ants

When some tree-dwelling ants fall out of their homes, they often control the direction of their tumbles.

Planets

Sounds of Titan

A space probe touches down on an alien, but eerily familiar world and samples its music.

Health & Medicine

Football Scrapes and Nasty Infections

The scrapes suffered by professional football players on the field can lead to serious skin infections.