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Higher Ocean Acidity Said to Be Climate Change’s ‘Evil Twin’
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
Oceans’ rising acid levels have emerged as one of the biggest threats to coral reefs, acting as the “osteoporosis...
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The Simmering Struggle Over the Origins of Altruism
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
Prominent scientists are in a bitter struggle over the origins of kindness. But the root of this conflict may...
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Boosting STEM Education at Community Colleges
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
A 2011 report about STEM workforce needs from the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University indicates...
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Source of Animals’ Magnetic Sense Found
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
Scientists say they’ve identified ‘internal compass needles’ in the noses of rainbow trout, helping explain the way many creatures...
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‘Frankenstein’ Mummies Are a Mix of Corpses
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
Mummies found off the coast of Scotland are Frankenstein-like composites of several corpses, researchers say. This mixing of remains...
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Four Keys to Successful Family Planning
By the Editor on July 10, 2012
Making progress on family planning will require not only principles and commitments, but successful implementation, which must include four...
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A Blip That Speaks of Our Place in the Universe
By the Editor on July 9, 2012
It is natural for those not deeply involved in the half-century quest for the Higgs Boson – one of...
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Why “Big Science” Is Worth the Cost
By the Editor on July 9, 2012
Physicists at CERN delivered big news when they announced the almost certain discovery of the Higgs boson — the...
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Mystery Wave in Milky Way Galaxy Suggests Recent Crash
By the Editor on July 9, 2012
A mysterious wave discovered in the Milky Way suggests our galaxy is still ringing like a bell from a...
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Protected Habitat Shrunk for U.S. Endangered Species
By the Editor on July 9, 2012
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) consistently disregarded scientific advice when determining how much land to protect for...
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