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Science Notebook
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New experiments push evolution in ways Darwin never expected
Column: Advances in DNA research enhance basic concepts of evolution.
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A second look at how life began on Earth
Column: By reexamining early experiments, scientists draw new conclusions.
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Warming seas create a massive chemistry experiment
Rising acidity in oceans and accelerating wind patterns may lead to unexpected changes.
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Strange discoveries: cow magnetism and magpie self-identity
Column: Amazing animal talents that somehow went unnoticed until now
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Fish hum, grunt, and growl to get their message across
Scientists listen to one deep sea swimmer, seeking new insights on the evolution of communication.
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Scientists challenge General Relativity. And Mr. Einstein wins again.
Two tests use cosmic laboratories to question if the laws of physics are universal.
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New pieces in the climate-change puzzle
Studies of forests and deserts yield new insight into how much carbon dioxide those areas can absorb.
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Our universe is far brighter than it seems
Researchers find that dust has kept half of the universe’s starlight from our view.
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How the big picture changes from tiny beginnings
It pays to think small when forecasting environmental change.
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Lots of climate-change studies, still few certainties
The Arctic can be frustrating for scientists trying to predict global warming.
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Lots of climate-change studies, still few certainties
The Arctic can be frustrating for scientists trying to predict global warming.
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How size affects particles in the nanoworld
Researchers discover that brittle substances to the naked eye are surprisingly ductile at the nanoscale.
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