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TechSlip sliming away
Scientists study how slime helps slugs and snails get around on only one foot.
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SpaceWhat Comets Are Made Of
Astronomers are learning a lot from watching a comet break into pieces.
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AnimalsPolar bears in trouble
Melting ice is bad news for polar bears that live in northern Alaska.
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LifeWhat Comets Are Made Of
Astronomers are learning a lot from watching a comet break into pieces.
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ClimateThe best defense is a good snow fence
Science fair superstar Erica David shows how fences that trap snow can help the environment.
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AnimalsThe History of Meow
Scientists have traced the history of housecats back to a wild species of cat that lived in the Near East thousands of years ago.
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BrainNice Chimps
Like people, chimpanzees (and babies) seem to help each other out, just because it feels good to be generous.
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ClimateCatching some rays
In a world with increasing energy needs, scientists are turning to plants for help in using solar power.
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FossilsA big, weird dino
A newly discovered genus of feathered dinosaurs was surprisingly huge and heavy for its shape.
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ComputingThe Shape of the Internet
The web of connections that makes up the Internet looks a lot like a medusa jellyfish.
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AnimalsKoalas, up close and personal
By learning more about koalas, people may help save the animals from an uncertain future.
By Emily Sohn