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PlanetsA planet from the early universe
Astronomers have found the oldest and most distant planet known in the universe.
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PlantsCity trees beat country trees
Cottonwood trees grow better in New York City than in rural places around the state.
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AnimalsNavigating by the light of the moon
A dung beetle is the first animal found to navigate by detecting a property of moonlight.
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Health & MedicineOpening a Channel for Tasting Salt
Scientists may be a step closer to explaining people's fondness for salty snacks.
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TechButterfly wings and waterproof coats
Inspired by nature, scientists have come up with clever new designs for waterproof coatings.
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AnimalsAnt invasions change the rules
Ant invaders may wreck the rules by which entire communities of their peers work.
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TechCell phones and possible health hazards
Radiation from some cell phones appears to kill brain cells in rats.
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PlanetsMelting Snow on Mars
Melting blankets of snow may have carved out Martian gullies.
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AnimalsBooby brothers and bullies
Baby brown boobies can be pretty rough and tough in the nest.
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Health & MedicineSleeping Soundly for a Longer Life
People who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to die sooner from natural causes compared to those who sleep well.
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Health & MedicineTapeworms and drug delivery
Scientists are learning from tapeworms how to develop more effective medicines.
By Emily Sohn