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  1. Animals

    A fallout feast for crabs

    Crabs can take advantage of hot, toxic plumes from undersea vents to feed on poisoned plankton.

    By Emily Sohn
  2. Animals

    Blotchy face, big-time wasp

    If paper wasps pretend to be something they're not, their peers get angry.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Brain

    Swedish Rhapsody

    Celebrations honoring the world's top scientists brought students from many countries to Sweden to tour, learn, talk, and party.

    By Emily Sohn
  4. Environment

    The birds are falling

    The disappearance of many birds could harm ecosystems that depend on them.

    By Emily Sohn
  5. Earth

    Ancient heights

    Leaf fossils can help track the rise and fall of mountain ranges.

    By Emily Sohn
  6. Earth

    A volcano wakes up

    Earthquakes, small eruptions, and a new lava dome unsettle Mount St. Helens.

    By Kate Ramsayer
  7. Archaeology

    Decoding a beverage jar

    Ancient pottery provides hints of the world's oldest known wine.

    By Kate Ramsayer
  8. Physics

    Gaining a swift lift

    The whirlpools of air that allow insects to fly may also help birds.

    By Kate Ramsayer
  9. Tech

    Crime lab

    From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.

    By Emily Sohn
  10. Math

    Detecting True Art

    Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.

    By Emily Sohn
  11. Climate

    A change in climate

    Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.

    By Emily Sohn
  12. Animals

    Gecko night vision

    Certain geckos can tell colors apart even in dim moonlight.

    By Emily Sohn
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