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  1. Animals

    Glow kitties

    Cats light up when an experiment is successful.

    By Stephen Ornes

  2. Epigenetics Wordfind

    By Science News Explores
  3. Genetics

    What’s on your genes?

    Tiny genetic switches create big differences.

    By Sharon Pochron

  4. Epigenetics Teacher’s Questions

    By Science News Explores
  5. Space

    Wanted: Garbage collectors in space

    Scientists say we should clean up the cosmos now to avoid crashes in the future.

    By Stephen Ornes
  6. Tech

    A greener way to keep flames away

    Scientists use safer materials to create a new flame retardant.

    By Stephen Ornes

  7. Surf zone study earns young scientist first place

    Daniel Feeny of California has won first place in the inaugural Broadcom MASTERS program.

    By Devin Powell
  8. Space

    Fireworks near the Big Dipper

    Astronomers see a star as it explodes.

    By Stephen Ornes
  9. Animals

    An energy lesson from panda poop

    Scientists say microbes in panda feces may help convert grasses into fuel.

    By Stephen Ornes
  10. Animals

    An elephant’s “aha!” moment

    A young elephant named Kandula passes a tricky test.

    By Stephen Ornes
  11. Health & Medicine

    Worms, your unlikely allies

    Parasites show promise in treating immune disorders.

    By Nathan Seppa

  12. Teacher’s Questions for Worms, Your Unlikely Allies

    By Science News Explores