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  1. Health & Medicine

    From stem cell to any cell

    The search is on for ways to use stem cells to treat injuries and cure diseases.

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  2. Humans

    Stone tablet may solve Maya mystery

    A panel covered with hieroglyphs appears to connect little-known ruins with an ancient Maya city.

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  3. Planets

    Saturn’s Spongy Moon

    Close-up views of Saturn's moon Hyperion reveal a strangely cratered surface that looks spongy.

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  4. Tech

    Fog Buster

    A special coating can prevent misty windows and reduce screen glare.

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  5. Earth

    Detecting an eerie sea glow

    At night, glowing bacteria can give large areas of the sea a surreal milky color.

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  6. Tech

    Electric Backpack

    A new type of backpack generates electricity as you walk.

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  7. Tech

    The Disappearing Newspaper

    Young people are turning to new technologies and sources other than newspapers to keep up with what's going on.

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  8. Humans

    Rodent rubbish as an Ice-Age thermometer

    Fossilized garbage piles left behind by pack rats provide clues about temperatures long ago.

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  9. Animals

    Bee heat cooks invaders

    Certain honeybees in Asia use their body heat to kill attacking wasps.

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  10. Health & Medicine

    Teen Brains, Under Construction

    Spurts in brain development may help account for changes in teen behavior.

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  11. Plants

    Cactus goo for clean water

    A cactus commonly found in Mexico can help clean up dirty water.

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  12. Plants

    Bright blooms that glow

    Certain flowers fluoresce, giving off a spooky light.

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