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  1. Psychology

    Prevention programs can help reduce teen dating violence

    Teen dating violence has many forms and affects an estimated one-third of teens. New studies explore what programs may help prevent this harm.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  2. Psychology

    Five tips to consider when dating goes wrong

    When dating is more hurtful than loving, it may be time to ask if there may be big trouble — and harm — ahead.

    By Kathiann Kowalski
  3. Chemistry

    Cellulose may keep ice cream from turning gritty in your freezer

    Adding nanocrystals extracted from wood avoids the growth of ice crystals, keeping your treat smooth and creamy.

    By Anna Gibbs
  4. Space

    Explainer: All about orbits

    A handful of rules can describe the route some object repeatedly takes around another in space. Calculating that path, however, can be quite complex.

    By Trisha Muro
  5. Tech

    This sun-powered system delivers energy as it pulls water from the air

    The device not only produces electricity but also harvests water for drinking or crops. It could be especially useful in remote and dry parts of the world.

    By Laura Allen
  6. Earth

    Scientists Say: Atmosphere

    An atmosphere is an envelope of gas around a planet, dwarf planet or moon.

    By Maria Temming
  7. Materials Science

    This new fabric can ‘hear’ sounds or broadcast them

    With special fibers that convert tiny vibrations to voltages, a new fabric senses sound. Someday, such fabrics could monitor the body or aid hearing.

    By Carolyn Wilke
  8. Animals

    Losing some genes may explain how vampire bats can live on blood

    Loss of 13 genes active in other bats could support the vampires’ blood-eating strategies and adaptations.

    By Richard Kemeny
  9. Oceans

    Night lights make even the seas bright

    Light from coastal cities and offshore development may shine deep enough to disrupt tiny critters living dozens of meters (yards) below the surface.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  10. Materials Science

    Let’s learn about the future of smart clothing

    Researchers are fashioning new materials to make clothes more comfortable and convenient.

    By Maria Temming
  11. Space

    Scientists Say: Constellation

    Constellations are clusters of related things, especially the stars that form patterns in the night sky — some of which date back to ancient times.

    By Maria Temming
  12. Computing

    Facial expressions could be used to interact in virtual reality

    New technology allows people to interact with virtual environments using just their facial expressions.

    By Alison Pearce Stevens
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