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  1. Earth

    Gulf oil spill: Still poisoning dolphins to crickets

    Once the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill ended, oil continued to harm animals in the Gulf of Mexico. Five years later, it still may not be over, biologists worry.

    By Beth Mole
  2. Animals

    Biowarfare saves bats from killer fungus

    Good news for bats. Those infected with white-nose syndrome may be cured by a brief exposure to fumes from therapeutic bacteria.

    By Stephen Ornes
  3. Earth

    Scientists Say: Eutrophication

    When a body of water is filled with nutrients, algae and plants may take advantage. And their presence isn’t always a good thing.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  4. Math

    To really learn, fail — then fail again!

    Hands-on learning through trial and error is becoming more popular in schools. The good news: Mistakes can be very helpful.

    By Susan Moran
  5. Earth

    Glaciers on ice — for now

    A rise in emissions of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, isn’t just warming Earth. It also could be delaying the onset of the next global cool-down.

    By Thomas Sumner
  6. Genetics

    Altered gene leaves people totally painfree

    That’s not a good thing for these people. Still, it could lead to a new class of drugs to help people who now suffer from chronic pain.

    By Laura Sanders
  7. Fossils

    Fossil find adds a relative to our family tree

    Lucy is the best known of our early ancestors. Now, a new fossil from Ethiopia suggests a second pre-human species lived alongside her kind.

    By Bruce Bower
  8. Earth

    Too hot? Some peaks offer climate migrants lots of land

    As mountain climates warm, species may actually gain ground as they migrate up to cooler sites, a new study finds.

    By Beth Geiger
  9. Animals

    Scientists Say: Autopsy and Necropsy

    Sometimes when animals die, they need to be investigated. These examinations have two special names. One is for people, the other for non-human animals.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  10. Health & Medicine

    Vaping may harm the lungs

    E-cigarettes are the most widely used tobacco product among U.S. teens. But emerging data suggest vaping can harm the lungs.

    By Janet Raloff and Beth Mole
  11. Computing

    Computing: Swapping a glove for the keyboard

    Sensor-studded gloves, designed by a Texas teen, might someday serve as a virtual keyboard or musical instrument — or even help interpret sign language.

    By Sid Perkins
  12. Tech

    This door handle kills germs

    A high-tech door handle may cut down on disease transmission, say its teen developers. The system is powered by simply opening and closing the door.

    By Sid Perkins