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  1. Environment

    Little bits of trouble

    Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.

    By Sorcha McDonagh
  2. Planets

    Planets on the Edge

    The discovery of a strange, planetlike object beyond Pluto adds to the puzzle of how the solar system formed.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Tech

    Supersuits for Superheroes

    Becoming stronger may someday mean putting on a robotic suit.

    By Emily Sohn
  4. Environment

    An ocean view’s downside

    Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.

    By Emily Sohn
  5. Animals

    Ganging up to grab more food

    Food-snitching birds may drive wolves to hunt in large packs.

    By Emily Sohn
  6. Animals

    Sea otters, kelp, and killer whales

    Learning more about sea otters can help rescue the animals and save coastal ecosystems.

    By Emily Sohn
  7. Animals

    Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings

    An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.

    By Emily Sohn
  8. Brain

    Grannies give gift of longer life

    Kids tend to live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives.

    By Jessa Forte Netting
  9. Tech

    Drawing energy out of wastewater

    Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.

    By Emily Sohn
  10. Genetics

    A butterfly’s new green glow

    Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.

    By Emily Sohn
  11. Space

    Destination Mars

    Sending mice into space is just one step toward putting astronauts on Mars.

    By Emily Sohn
  12. Environment

    Improving the Camel

    Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.

    By Emily Sohn
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